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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,700 | 21.92 | 2.52 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,000 | 19.10 | 1.74 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,300 | 17.90 | 2.16 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $8,000 | 17.86 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,700 | 21.92 | 2.52 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $7,000 | 16.07 | 2.30 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $8,000 | 17.86 | 2.23 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,300 | 17.90 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.63 | 1.72 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,100 | 10.30 | 2.02 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,800 | 8.98 | 2.36 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 8.90 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,900 | 7.46 | 2.57 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 11.17 | 1.89 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.63 | 1.72 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,100 | 10.30 | 2.02 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,000 | 6.11 | 3.06 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,400 | 9.19 | 2.70 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 10.33 | 2.35 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 10.10 | 1.71 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,700 | 9.98 | 2.12 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 9.79 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,700 | 7.14 | 2.65 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.22 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,800 | 11.09 | 2.31 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 10.67 | 1.78 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 10.50 | 1.87 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.31 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,800 | 8.72 | 3.12 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,100 | 5.03 | 2.39 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,200 | 10.04 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,400 | 10.92 | 2.02 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.82 | 1.64 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 9.80 | 2.45 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,000 | 8.99 | 3.00 |
| Vimael Machin | BAL | $2,000 | 5.61 | 2.81 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.49 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,400 | 11.19 | 2.54 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 11.15 | 2.23 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.03 | 1.81 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.60 | 1.66 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,700 | 10.37 | 1.82 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,200 | 10.34 | 1.99 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,500 | 10.16 | 2.26 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.08 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,400 | 7.73 | 3.22 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $3,000 | 8.85 | 2.95 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,200 | 6.43 | 2.92 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,200 | 6.27 | 2.85 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,400 | 9.41 | 2.77 |
| Michael Helman | TEX | $2,600 | 7.11 | 2.74 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
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.