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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,500 | 18.97 | 2.23 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,300 | 17.88 | 1.92 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,000 | 17.86 | 2.23 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 17.85 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Cannon | CWS | $5,800 | 14.66 | 2.53 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,000 | 15.81 | 2.26 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,500 | 18.97 | 2.23 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,000 | 17.86 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.66 | 1.75 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,000 | 7.68 | 3.84 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.60 | 2.67 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,700 | 7.06 | 2.61 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,400 | 6.27 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,600 | 11.11 | 2.41 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.66 | 1.75 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $8,800 | 10.31 | 1.17 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.32 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,000 | 7.68 | 3.84 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,300 | 6.95 | 3.02 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,700 | 7.53 | 2.79 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.60 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 9.85 | 2.14 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 9.07 | 2.33 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 8.92 | 2.18 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,300 | 8.86 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,500 | 7.53 | 3.01 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 9.07 | 2.33 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,500 | 5.74 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,900 | 11.51 | 1.95 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 11.17 | 1.99 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,900 | 10.20 | 2.08 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.97 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 8.96 | 2.63 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $2,500 | 5.97 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 10.94 | 1.99 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,300 | 9.29 | 2.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 7.42 | 2.65 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,000 | 4.67 | 2.33 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.33 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,500 | 13.32 | 2.05 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.76 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.89 | 1.91 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,100 | 10.85 | 2.13 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 10.71 | 2.02 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,500 | 10.10 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,600 | 8.70 | 3.34 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 8.56 | 2.85 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,400 | 6.30 | 2.62 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,600 | 9.16 | 2.54 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 7.57 | 2.52 |
| Austin Slater | CWS | $3,200 | 8.05 | 2.52 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 9.77 | 2.51 |
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.