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 | 21.86 | 2.43 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,700 | 21.27 | 2.19 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,000 | 20.44 | 2.04 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,500 | 19.75 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 21.86 | 2.43 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,000 | 18.70 | 2.34 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,700 | 21.27 | 2.19 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $6,500 | 14.23 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 11.41 | 1.81 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.61 | 1.92 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,800 | 9.49 | 1.98 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 9.02 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,500 | 8.36 | 3.34 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,900 | 7.21 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,800 | 11.49 | 2.39 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 11.41 | 1.81 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 10.97 | 1.83 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,500 | 10.63 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,500 | 8.36 | 3.34 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,800 | 8.33 | 2.98 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 9.84 | 2.46 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,600 | 9.76 | 1.74 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,900 | 9.39 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.65 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 9.84 | 2.46 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $5,100 | 10.75 | 2.11 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,000 | 10.65 | 2.13 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 10.30 | 2.06 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 9.95 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,000 | 6.49 | 3.25 |
| Jose Iglesias | SD | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 6.37 | 2.28 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 9.95 | 2.26 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.53 | 1.64 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,500 | 9.46 | 2.10 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,000 | 9.09 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,900 | 8.30 | 2.86 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 8.77 | 2.58 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.79 | 1.90 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.78 | 1.78 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,700 | 11.47 | 2.01 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $5,400 | 11.18 | 2.07 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 11.18 | 2.11 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.05 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.70 | 1.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,300 | 8.88 | 3.86 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,300 | 8.42 | 3.66 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,000 | 5.31 | 2.66 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,800 | 7.30 | 2.61 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,400 | 6.24 | 2.60 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,500 | 8.96 | 2.56 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,800 | 9.49 | 2.50 |
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.