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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,700 | 19.96 | 2.06 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,600 | 16.40 | 2.16 |
| Mick Abel | PHI | $9,000 | 15.82 | 1.76 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $8,700 | 15.05 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,600 | 16.40 | 2.16 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,700 | 19.96 | 2.06 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $7,800 | 14.95 | 1.92 |
| Mick Abel | PHI | $9,000 | 15.82 | 1.76 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 10.44 | 1.74 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,900 | 8.39 | 2.15 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,200 | 8.38 | 1.61 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.04 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
| Danny Jansen | TB | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,100 | 4.83 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 10.44 | 1.74 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,500 | 9.00 | 2.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,300 | 8.55 | 1.61 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,800 | 8.46 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,800 | 8.46 | 3.02 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,900 | 7.96 | 2.74 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.04 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,300 | 8.40 | 1.95 |
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $3,600 | 7.17 | 1.99 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,800 | 6.88 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Guillorme | HOU | $2,400 | 5.69 | 2.37 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,200 | 6.66 | 2.08 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.04 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 4.43 | 2.02 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 10.45 | 1.80 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.22 | 2.27 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $5,200 | 9.16 | 1.76 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,600 | 9.13 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,500 | 8.73 | 2.49 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 8.26 | 2.43 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.22 | 2.27 |
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $2,900 | 6.30 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.22 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.61 | 1.78 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 9.40 | 2.24 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,000 | 9.05 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,100 | 7.49 | 2.42 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,500 | 8.04 | 2.30 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.87 | 1.83 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,600 | 10.93 | 2.38 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,700 | 10.37 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.21 | 1.86 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,900 | 9.79 | 2.00 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,900 | 9.53 | 1.94 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,100 | 9.30 | 1.82 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,700 | 9.25 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,000 | 6.12 | 3.06 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.13 | 2.67 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 7.50 | 2.50 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,700 | 9.25 | 2.50 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,600 | 6.30 | 2.42 |
| Max Kepler | PHI | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
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.