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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,700 | 21.67 | 2.23 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,200 | 21.03 | 2.06 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,000 | 20.91 | 2.09 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,900 | 18.73 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $6,500 | 14.74 | 2.27 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,700 | 21.67 | 2.23 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,000 | 20.91 | 2.09 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,200 | 14.99 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.57 | 1.68 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 10.36 | 1.85 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.87 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,800 | 8.53 | 3.05 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.57 | 1.68 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 10.36 | 1.85 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,600 | 10.26 | 2.23 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,800 | 8.53 | 3.05 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 10.51 | 2.19 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,800 | 9.78 | 2.04 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,100 | 9.31 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,100 | 4.81 | 2.29 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,100 | 9.31 | 2.27 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 7.39 | 2.24 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 10.51 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 10.93 | 2.02 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 10.85 | 1.97 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.30 | 1.75 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 10.18 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 10.18 | 2.54 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.94 | 2.35 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,900 | 9.05 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,900 | 10.54 | 2.15 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,100 | 9.53 | 1.87 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 9.45 | 2.95 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,000 | 6.53 | 3.27 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 9.45 | 2.95 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,300 | 6.63 | 2.88 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,100 | 8.79 | 2.84 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,300 | 11.92 | 1.89 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.54 | 1.75 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.97 | 1.71 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 10.85 | 1.78 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,300 | 10.82 | 2.52 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,700 | 10.61 | 2.87 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,800 | 10.54 | 2.20 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.54 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,700 | 10.61 | 2.87 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $3,000 | 8.38 | 2.79 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,600 | 9.77 | 2.71 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,000 | 8.02 | 2.67 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,600 | 6.77 | 2.60 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,300 | 10.82 | 2.52 |
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.