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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $11,200 | 19.24 | 1.72 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,300 | 17.14 | 2.07 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $9,800 | 16.57 | 1.69 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,800 | 16.31 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $6,900 | 15.63 | 2.26 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $6,400 | 14.02 | 2.19 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $6,400 | 13.96 | 2.18 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $5,900 | 12.46 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,700 | 11.68 | 2.05 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,500 | 9.88 | 2.20 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,200 | 8.80 | 1.69 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,200 | 8.56 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 6.28 | 2.99 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,300 | 6.27 | 2.73 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,100 | 5.49 | 2.61 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,700 | 11.68 | 2.05 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,500 | 10.03 | 1.82 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,700 | 10.02 | 2.71 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,500 | 9.88 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 6.28 | 2.99 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.96 |
| Ryan Noda | CWS | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,300 | 6.27 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,200 | 12.59 | 2.03 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $8,200 | 9.24 | 1.13 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,500 | 9.20 | 2.05 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,100 | 6.15 | 2.93 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.63 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,600 | 6.29 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.93 | 1.85 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,800 | 10.59 | 2.21 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 10.26 | 1.90 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 9.83 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 6.19 | 2.69 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,700 | 9.34 | 2.52 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,200 | 4.98 | 2.26 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,200 | 12.00 | 2.31 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.58 | 1.76 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $7,400 | 9.69 | 1.31 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.69 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,300 | 5.79 | 2.52 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,800 | 6.91 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.20 | 1.88 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 11.48 | 1.66 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 11.26 | 2.62 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,400 | 11.18 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,100 | 11.16 | 1.83 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,900 | 10.80 | 1.83 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,900 | 10.34 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 7.19 | 3.59 |
| Daniel Johnson | SF | $2,000 | 6.12 | 3.06 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 8.81 | 3.04 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,800 | 8.13 | 2.90 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,200 | 8.80 | 2.75 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,900 | 10.34 | 2.65 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 11.26 | 2.62 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,200 | 8.37 | 2.62 |
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.