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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,300 | 21.18 | 2.28 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,300 | 18.17 | 2.19 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,800 | 17.68 | 2.01 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $7,300 | 11.33 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,300 | 21.18 | 2.28 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,300 | 18.17 | 2.19 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,800 | 17.68 | 2.01 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $7,300 | 11.33 | 1.55 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 9.50 | 1.46 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,800 | 7.58 | 1.99 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,400 | 4.83 | 2.01 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,800 | 7.58 | 1.99 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 9.50 | 1.46 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,300 | 9.21 | 2.14 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 8.66 | 1.60 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,700 | 8.42 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,300 | 9.21 | 2.14 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,300 | 10.17 | 2.37 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 8.87 | 1.71 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,200 | 8.35 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 5.57 | 2.42 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,300 | 10.17 | 2.37 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,700 | 7.92 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.26 | 1.71 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 5.89 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,300 | 4.70 | 2.04 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 5.89 | 1.78 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $4,300 | 9.08 | 2.11 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,500 | 8.62 | 1.92 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 8.44 | 1.65 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $3,700 | 6.95 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $4,300 | 9.08 | 2.11 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,500 | 8.62 | 1.92 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $3,700 | 6.95 | 1.88 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $3,000 | 5.62 | 1.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,500 | 10.62 | 1.93 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,000 | 10.26 | 2.05 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $4,600 | 10.14 | 2.21 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 9.91 | 1.87 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,400 | 9.38 | 2.13 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,100 | 8.63 | 2.11 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,800 | 8.52 | 2.24 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $4,500 | 8.39 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,200 | 6.85 | 3.11 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,800 | 8.52 | 2.24 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $4,600 | 10.14 | 2.21 |
| Eli White | ATL | $3,100 | 6.84 | 2.21 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,600 | 7.85 | 2.18 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,400 | 9.38 | 2.13 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,200 | 6.79 | 2.12 |
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.