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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,500 | 18.58 | 1.96 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,300 | 18.14 | 2.19 |
| Eric Lauer | TOR | $7,900 | 14.99 | 1.90 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $8,100 | 14.90 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,300 | 18.14 | 2.19 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,500 | 18.58 | 1.96 |
| Eric Lauer | TOR | $7,900 | 14.99 | 1.90 |
| Luis Severino | ATH | $6,000 | 11.28 | 1.88 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 10.06 | 1.68 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 8.25 | 2.06 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 7.92 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $3,100 | 7.54 | 2.43 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,100 | 4.78 | 2.28 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 8.25 | 2.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,900 | 11.91 | 2.43 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 10.06 | 1.68 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $4,100 | 8.97 | 2.19 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 8.81 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,900 | 11.91 | 2.43 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $3,100 | 8.67 | 2.80 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $7,000 | 8.60 | 1.23 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,400 | 8.43 | 1.92 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $4,000 | 7.92 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $3,100 | 8.67 | 2.80 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.30 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,500 | 7.63 | 2.18 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $4,000 | 7.92 | 1.98 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 10.01 | 1.89 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $9,000 | 8.50 | 0.94 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,900 | 8.12 | 2.08 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,700 | 8.04 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 7.25 | 2.27 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,900 | 8.12 | 2.08 |
| Zack Short | HOU | $2,800 | 5.73 | 2.05 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 10.01 | 1.89 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $10,000 | 11.90 | 1.19 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $8,400 | 8.54 | 1.02 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $4,100 | 7.89 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,400 | 5.65 | 2.35 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $4,100 | 7.89 | 1.93 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $4,700 | 10.23 | 2.18 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,500 | 9.92 | 1.80 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,600 | 9.83 | 2.14 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,500 | 9.67 | 2.15 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,000 | 9.43 | 1.89 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $7,800 | 9.42 | 1.21 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,800 | 9.24 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.96 |
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,700 | 10.23 | 2.18 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,500 | 9.67 | 2.15 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,600 | 9.83 | 2.14 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $4,200 | 8.87 | 2.11 |
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.