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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $9,400 | 34.04 | 3.62 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,500 | 33.31 | 3.51 |
| Charlie Morton | BAL | $7,800 | 27.21 | 3.49 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $8,600 | 26.91 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $9,400 | 34.04 | 3.62 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,500 | 33.31 | 3.51 |
| Charlie Morton | BAL | $7,800 | 27.21 | 3.49 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $7,400 | 25.20 | 3.41 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 16.10 | 4.13 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 13.55 | 3.01 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,300 | 11.99 | 3.63 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,600 | 11.57 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,000 | 8.62 | 4.31 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 10.67 | 4.27 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 16.10 | 4.13 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.13 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.13 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 11.01 | 3.24 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,200 | 10.41 | 3.25 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 9.37 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 8.75 | 3.65 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 9.37 | 3.35 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,200 | 10.41 | 3.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 15.81 | 3.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.78 | 3.27 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 10.35 | 3.57 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,100 | 8.58 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 15.81 | 3.86 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 10.35 | 3.57 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.78 | 3.27 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,300 | 7.24 | 3.15 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 13.57 | 3.67 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 12.96 | 3.81 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,800 | 12.85 | 3.38 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,400 | 12.81 | 3.77 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,300 | 12.64 | 3.83 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.94 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,400 | 12.28 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,400 | 9.62 | 4.01 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.94 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,300 | 12.64 | 3.83 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 12.96 | 3.81 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,400 | 12.81 | 3.77 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 9.63 | 3.70 |
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.