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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,600 | 21.99 | 2.07 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,400 | 20.14 | 1.94 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,700 | 19.89 | 2.05 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,100 | 19.46 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,800 | 19.00 | 2.16 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,100 | 19.46 | 2.14 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $8,700 | 18.34 | 2.11 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,600 | 21.99 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 11.13 | 2.14 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.36 | 1.91 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 9.18 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,300 | 7.45 | 3.24 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,600 | 8.02 | 3.08 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,600 | 7.52 | 2.89 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 13.12 | 2.15 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 11.13 | 2.14 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,800 | 10.43 | 1.80 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,300 | 9.38 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,300 | 7.45 | 3.24 |
| Dominic Smith | SF | $2,300 | 7.40 | 3.22 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,600 | 8.02 | 3.08 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,700 | 11.38 | 2.42 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 9.69 | 2.02 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,100 | 9.69 | 1.59 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.30 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,100 | 6.56 | 3.12 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 9.22 | 3.07 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Buddy Kennedy | TOR | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.18 | 1.64 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 9.75 | 1.81 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,100 | 9.65 | 1.89 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,600 | 9.49 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,300 | 7.16 | 3.11 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 6.48 | 2.82 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 8.93 | 2.71 |
| Jacob Amaya | CWS | $2,000 | 4.72 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 11.17 | 3.02 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 10.94 | 1.79 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,800 | 9.74 | 2.03 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,600 | 9.39 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 11.17 | 3.02 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,700 | 7.44 | 2.76 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,000 | 14.12 | 4.71 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $5,700 | 12.29 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.32 | 1.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 10.95 | 1.74 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.60 | 1.66 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,300 | 10.23 | 2.38 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,500 | 9.80 | 2.80 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 9.65 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,000 | 14.12 | 4.71 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,000 | 6.76 | 3.38 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,300 | 7.42 | 3.23 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,100 | 6.76 | 3.22 |
| Randal Grichuk | KC | $2,600 | 8.34 | 3.21 |
| C.J. Kayfus | CLE | $2,100 | 6.55 | 3.12 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,200 | 6.81 | 3.10 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 7.37 | 3.07 |
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.