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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,300 | 22.49 | 2.18 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 21.85 | 1.99 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,700 | 20.05 | 2.30 |
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $7,000 | 19.13 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $7,000 | 19.13 | 2.73 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,500 | 16.11 | 2.48 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,700 | 20.05 | 2.30 |
| Aaron Civale | CWS | $6,000 | 13.79 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $6,200 | 9.54 | 1.54 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,300 | 8.69 | 2.63 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,900 | 8.69 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,100 | 6.60 | 3.14 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Danny Jansen | TB | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,300 | 8.69 | 2.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 10.14 | 1.95 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $6,200 | 9.54 | 1.54 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.03 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,100 | 6.60 | 3.14 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Danny Jansen | TB | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 10.38 | 1.82 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 9.89 | 2.15 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $6,800 | 8.82 | 1.30 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,600 | 5.75 | 2.21 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $3,000 | 6.44 | 2.15 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 9.89 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,000 | 11.60 | 1.16 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.46 | 2.32 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,700 | 10.04 | 1.76 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,900 | 9.80 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,600 | 9.01 | 2.50 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 8.21 | 2.41 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.43 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.81 | 1.93 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 10.15 | 2.03 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,400 | 9.93 | 2.26 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,200 | 9.76 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Berti | CHC | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,100 | 7.93 | 2.56 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.41 | 1.91 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 12.14 | 1.96 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.51 | 1.72 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,700 | 10.34 | 2.20 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,100 | 10.13 | 1.66 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,600 | 10.03 | 2.18 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,700 | 9.99 | 1.75 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,000 | 6.33 | 3.16 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.96 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 7.98 | 2.85 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,700 | 9.58 | 2.59 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.54 |
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.