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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,700 | 19.91 | 2.29 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $11,600 | 19.67 | 1.70 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $8,500 | 19.48 | 2.29 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,800 | 19.47 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Littell | TB | $7,800 | 18.14 | 2.33 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,700 | 19.91 | 2.29 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $8,500 | 19.48 | 2.29 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $6,700 | 14.05 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,400 | 11.82 | 1.85 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,800 | 10.15 | 2.67 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,100 | 9.31 | 1.83 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,500 | 8.55 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,500 | 7.19 | 2.88 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,800 | 10.15 | 2.67 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,400 | 11.82 | 1.85 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,700 | 11.19 | 2.38 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,900 | 10.41 | 2.13 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,800 | 10.15 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,000 | 7.29 | 3.64 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,500 | 7.19 | 2.88 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,000 | 8.13 | 2.71 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,800 | 10.15 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,100 | 10.69 | 1.75 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 9.54 | 2.03 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.39 | 2.35 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,400 | 8.90 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.92 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.39 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 10.70 | 2.43 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,300 | 10.51 | 2.44 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.37 | 1.76 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 10.28 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 8.40 | 2.47 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,200 | 5.37 | 2.44 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,300 | 10.51 | 2.44 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 10.70 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 10.06 | 1.90 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,400 | 10.01 | 1.85 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $6,200 | 8.87 | 1.43 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 8.61 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Berti | CHC | $2,000 | 5.77 | 2.89 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,000 | 7.92 | 2.64 |
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.80 | 1.79 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,300 | 11.64 | 1.85 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,000 | 11.13 | 1.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.86 | 1.87 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 10.69 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,400 | 10.67 | 1.14 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 10.32 | 1.67 |
| Tyler Freeman | COL | $4,200 | 10.28 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,400 | 7.75 | 3.23 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.04 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 8.37 | 2.88 |
| Harrison Bader | MIN | $2,900 | 7.86 | 2.71 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,000 | 7.99 | 2.66 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,200 | 5.76 | 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.