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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,300 | 22.16 | 2.15 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,800 | 18.81 | 1.92 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 17.14 | 1.80 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,000 | 17.03 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Warren | NYY | $7,500 | 16.58 | 2.21 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,600 | 14.32 | 2.17 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,300 | 22.16 | 2.15 |
| Ben Brown | CHC | $7,400 | 15.09 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 9.97 | 1.69 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,000 | 9.34 | 2.34 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 8.58 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.63 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,100 | 5.17 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 9.97 | 1.69 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,000 | 9.34 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,800 | 8.99 | 3.21 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.73 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.63 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 10.79 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,000 | 8.57 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,000 | 6.16 | 3.08 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 7.87 | 2.38 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.35 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 12.61 | 2.03 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 11.24 | 1.90 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,600 | 10.78 | 2.34 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.30 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,600 | 10.78 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 10.94 | 1.99 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 10.25 | 1.93 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 10.12 | 2.60 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,200 | 9.90 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,000 | 8.46 | 2.82 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 10.12 | 2.60 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.42 | 1.88 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 11.25 | 1.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 11.03 | 1.84 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,500 | 10.95 | 2.43 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,400 | 10.79 | 2.45 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,100 | 10.71 | 2.10 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 10.47 | 1.81 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,700 | 10.40 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,000 | 7.27 | 3.64 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,500 | 8.02 | 3.21 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 9.61 | 3.20 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,300 | 7.25 | 3.15 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,300 | 6.69 | 2.91 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
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.