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 | $8,800 | 36.91 | 4.19 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,000 | 34.03 | 3.40 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,700 | 32.71 | 3.37 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,600 | 31.69 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,800 | 36.91 | 4.19 |
| Jonathan Cannon | CWS | $7,400 | 28.35 | 3.83 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,800 | 27.90 | 3.58 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $8,900 | 30.94 | 3.48 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,600 | 14.98 | 4.16 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.38 | 3.27 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 13.72 | 4.29 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.31 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,200 | 10.28 | 4.67 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 13.72 | 4.29 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,600 | 11.13 | 4.28 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.95 | 4.05 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.72 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.54 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.95 | 4.05 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.54 | 3.85 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 14.92 | 4.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.54 | 3.73 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 13.59 | 4.12 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.92 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 14.92 | 4.66 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 13.59 | 4.12 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.92 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.33 | 3.77 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 13.31 | 3.70 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.37 | 3.79 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 10.98 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.37 | 3.79 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.33 | 3.77 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 13.31 | 3.70 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.55 | 3.41 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,700 | 17.39 | 3.70 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.89 | 3.31 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.78 | 3.51 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.61 | 3.48 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 14.25 | 4.19 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,300 | 13.88 | 4.21 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.72 | 3.43 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,700 | 12.24 | 4.53 |
| Austin Slater | CWS | $2,400 | 10.55 | 4.39 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,300 | 13.88 | 4.21 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,700 | 11.33 | 4.20 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 14.25 | 4.19 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.18 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $2,900 | 11.94 | 4.12 |
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.