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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 21.31 | 2.37 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 18.14 | 1.91 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $7,700 | 17.78 | 2.31 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 16.72 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Povich | BAL | $6,500 | 15.89 | 2.45 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 21.31 | 2.37 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $7,700 | 17.78 | 2.31 |
| Ryan Weathers | MIA | $7,700 | 15.71 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.27 | 1.55 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.19 | 2.00 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 8.91 | 2.17 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,200 | 5.34 | 2.43 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,400 | 5.32 | 2.22 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.27 | 1.55 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.19 | 2.00 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,100 | 8.94 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 8.91 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Peraza | LAA | $2,200 | 5.51 | 2.51 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,200 | 5.34 | 2.43 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 9.82 | 1.79 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,400 | 9.16 | 2.08 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,200 | 8.85 | 1.70 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,100 | 8.51 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $2,600 | 5.91 | 2.27 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,900 | 6.53 | 2.25 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 6.38 | 2.13 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $3,100 | 6.57 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,900 | 10.08 | 1.71 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 9.55 | 1.68 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,300 | 9.28 | 2.16 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 8.76 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $3,500 | 7.65 | 2.19 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,300 | 9.28 | 2.16 |
| Jose Iglesias | SD | $2,700 | 5.81 | 2.15 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,200 | 8.51 | 2.03 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 10.12 | 1.84 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,000 | 9.77 | 2.44 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.52 | 1.64 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.27 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,000 | 9.77 | 2.44 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.37 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,500 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,600 | 5.63 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 12.11 | 1.92 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 11.33 | 2.14 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,600 | 11.29 | 2.02 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.06 | 1.73 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,900 | 10.23 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.11 | 1.66 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $5,200 | 10.03 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,200 | 6.65 | 3.02 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | MIA | $2,500 | 6.76 | 2.70 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,800 | 6.94 | 2.48 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $3,300 | 7.94 | 2.41 |
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.