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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,000 | 21.67 | 2.17 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,500 | 18.56 | 1.77 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,800 | 16.37 | 1.86 |
| Luis Severino | ATH | $7,000 | 16.13 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | ATH | $7,000 | 16.13 | 2.30 |
| Aaron Civale | MIL | $7,000 | 15.32 | 2.19 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,000 | 21.67 | 2.17 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $7,500 | 15.50 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 10.31 | 2.58 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,600 | 9.96 | 1.78 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.35 | 2.12 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 10.31 | 2.58 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.46 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,800 | 6.53 | 2.33 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,100 | 7.12 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,400 | 11.01 | 1.72 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 10.31 | 2.58 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,600 | 9.96 | 1.78 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.35 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,900 | 8.22 | 2.83 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 7.82 | 2.79 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,700 | 7.38 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $5,500 | 9.85 | 1.79 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 9.40 | 2.14 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,800 | 8.90 | 1.85 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,400 | 8.27 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.75 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,400 | 8.27 | 2.43 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.29 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,600 | 5.66 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.90 | 2.27 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 10.78 | 1.74 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 10.59 | 1.96 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $4,200 | 9.27 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,100 | 8.91 | 2.88 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.90 | 2.27 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,800 | 8.58 | 2.26 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $4,200 | 9.27 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 10.33 | 1.78 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,700 | 8.96 | 1.91 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 8.63 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,800 | 7.39 | 2.64 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 8.63 | 2.54 |
| Miguel Andujar | ATH | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.35 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.92 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 11.81 | 1.82 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,800 | 10.33 | 2.15 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $5,700 | 9.70 | 1.70 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,300 | 9.68 | 2.25 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 9.58 | 1.60 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,500 | 9.55 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,000 | 6.09 | 3.05 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,600 | 9.42 | 2.62 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.49 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,600 | 6.35 | 2.44 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.41 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,400 | 8.02 | 2.36 |
| Sam Haggerty | TEX | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
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.