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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,200 | 21.71 | 2.13 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,600 | 21.37 | 2.23 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $12,200 | 21.19 | 1.74 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,500 | 19.95 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,600 | 21.37 | 2.23 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $8,700 | 19.36 | 2.22 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $8,000 | 17.18 | 2.15 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,200 | 21.71 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 9.77 | 1.60 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,200 | 9.28 | 2.21 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,700 | 7.28 | 2.70 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,900 | 12.55 | 2.56 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,600 | 10.60 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 10.00 | 1.82 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 9.77 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,200 | 9.02 | 2.82 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,700 | 7.28 | 2.70 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $9,600 | 10.41 | 1.08 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 9.62 | 1.78 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $8,200 | 8.95 | 1.09 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 8.90 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,500 | 6.06 | 2.42 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,400 | 5.67 | 2.36 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,400 | 7.94 | 2.34 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,700 | 5.92 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,000 | 10.96 | 2.19 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,300 | 9.73 | 1.84 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,200 | 9.67 | 2.30 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 9.63 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Zack Short | HOU | $2,500 | 5.82 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $9,000 | 10.70 | 1.19 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 9.66 | 1.97 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 9.35 | 1.95 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 9.35 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 7.25 | 2.79 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 9.35 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.28 | 1.92 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.33 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 11.19 | 1.90 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $10,000 | 10.87 | 1.09 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $4,600 | 10.85 | 2.36 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,900 | 10.78 | 2.20 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,800 | 10.66 | 1.84 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,200 | 10.35 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 10.18 | 2.68 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,500 | 8.95 | 2.56 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,300 | 5.90 | 2.56 |
| Gavin Lux | CIN | $3,100 | 7.59 | 2.45 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,400 | 8.22 | 2.42 |
| Michael Helman | TEX | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,200 | 7.67 | 2.40 |
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.