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 | $10,600 | 23.51 | 2.22 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,900 | 21.87 | 2.01 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,300 | 20.86 | 2.02 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,200 | 20.29 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $5,300 | 12.00 | 2.26 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,500 | 16.79 | 2.24 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,800 | 19.54 | 2.22 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,600 | 23.51 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 10.58 | 1.79 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 9.13 | 1.72 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 8.91 | 2.12 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 8.46 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 6.22 | 3.11 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,000 | 5.47 | 2.74 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 6.19 | 2.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 10.58 | 1.79 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 9.97 | 1.85 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,700 | 9.37 | 1.99 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 9.18 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 6.22 | 3.11 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,000 | 5.47 | 2.74 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 9.82 | 1.75 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,300 | 8.50 | 1.98 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,700 | 8.34 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 8.28 | 2.59 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,700 | 6.14 | 2.27 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,600 | 5.64 | 2.17 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 4.82 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.57 | 1.87 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,800 | 10.94 | 2.28 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 10.43 | 1.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $6,000 | 9.96 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.87 | 2.55 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,200 | 5.21 | 2.37 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,800 | 10.94 | 2.28 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,300 | 7.33 | 2.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 10.64 | 2.13 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.60 | 1.86 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,500 | 9.25 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,700 | 6.44 | 2.39 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 6.48 | 2.31 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,500 | 5.74 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.87 | 1.95 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 12.25 | 2.01 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.80 | 1.83 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $5,100 | 10.68 | 2.09 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,900 | 10.50 | 2.14 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.30 | 1.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 10.25 | 1.90 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,000 | 10.14 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,300 | 7.56 | 3.29 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 7.35 | 2.63 |
| Mark Canha | KC | $2,300 | 6.03 | 2.62 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,700 | 6.98 | 2.59 |
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.