Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 20.08 | 2.23 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,500 | 19.57 | 2.30 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,100 | 19.38 | 2.13 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,200 | 18.46 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,500 | 19.57 | 2.30 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,200 | 18.46 | 2.25 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 20.08 | 2.23 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,100 | 19.38 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.87 | 1.81 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,500 | 8.78 | 1.95 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,400 | 8.19 | 1.86 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 8.08 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Jhonny Pereda | MIA | $2,200 | 5.32 | 2.42 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 10.30 | 1.87 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 9.62 | 2.00 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.84 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,600 | 9.12 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 7.98 | 3.32 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,100 | 6.85 | 3.26 |
| Justin Turner | SEA | $2,500 | 7.26 | 2.90 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,300 | 5.83 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.37 | 1.80 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 9.29 | 1.55 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 8.93 | 2.63 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,600 | 8.74 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.63 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 8.93 | 2.63 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,200 | 4.81 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.64 | 1.85 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.57 | 1.76 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,600 | 9.55 | 2.08 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 9.49 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,300 | 8.78 | 2.66 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.81 | 1.96 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,600 | 9.76 | 2.12 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 9.37 | 1.51 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wagaman | LAA | $3,100 | 8.20 | 2.65 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,200 | 5.72 | 2.60 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $2,400 | 5.60 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,900 | 11.68 | 1.98 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.04 | 1.90 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,700 | 10.92 | 2.95 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,200 | 10.50 | 1.69 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,600 | 10.44 | 2.27 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 10.17 | 1.47 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.09 | 1.65 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 10.06 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,500 | 7.50 | 3.00 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,700 | 10.92 | 2.95 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,100 | 9.11 | 2.94 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.92 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,200 | 9.18 | 2.87 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.87 | 2.86 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,800 | 7.99 | 2.85 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.