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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $9,700 | 38.21 | 3.94 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 37.86 | 4.03 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $10,300 | 35.71 | 3.47 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,600 | 35.39 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 37.86 | 4.03 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $9,700 | 38.21 | 3.94 |
| Zack Littell | TB | $8,800 | 33.99 | 3.86 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,500 | 35.23 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 16.08 | 3.65 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 15.11 | 4.58 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,400 | 13.80 | 4.06 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,300 | 13.49 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 15.11 | 4.58 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,200 | 9.71 | 4.41 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 11.26 | 4.17 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,300 | 13.49 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.35 | 3.68 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.08 | 3.69 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.77 | 3.47 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 10.14 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.09 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.08 | 3.69 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.35 | 3.68 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 10.14 | 3.50 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 14.25 | 4.19 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 13.81 | 3.84 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 13.42 | 3.27 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.30 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 14.25 | 4.19 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.25 | 4.08 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.30 | 3.91 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.31 | 3.91 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.62 | 3.87 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 11.36 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.17 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.31 | 3.91 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.62 | 3.87 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 15.83 | 3.23 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 15.44 | 3.86 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,000 | 14.70 | 3.67 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 14.67 | 3.19 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.49 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 14.27 | 3.32 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 14.25 | 3.48 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 13.56 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | CWS | $2,200 | 9.59 | 4.36 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 10.95 | 4.21 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,200 | 13.46 | 4.20 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,000 | 12.55 | 4.18 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,200 | 12.88 | 4.02 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,200 | 12.74 | 3.98 |
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.