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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,700 | 19.71 | 2.27 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $8,300 | 18.49 | 2.23 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $7,500 | 17.75 | 2.37 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $8,000 | 16.46 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $7,500 | 17.75 | 2.37 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,700 | 19.71 | 2.27 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $8,300 | 18.49 | 2.23 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $8,000 | 16.46 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 11.19 | 1.80 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.32 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 6.47 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.32 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,200 | 5.10 | 2.32 |
| Danny Jansen | MIL | $2,900 | 6.18 | 2.13 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 11.19 | 1.80 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,100 | 10.55 | 2.07 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,200 | 9.36 | 2.23 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 8.79 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.32 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,200 | 5.10 | 2.32 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,200 | 9.36 | 2.23 |
| Danny Jansen | MIL | $2,900 | 6.18 | 2.13 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,900 | 8.41 | 2.16 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.38 | 1.86 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.28 | 2.24 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 8.26 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.28 | 2.24 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,900 | 8.41 | 2.16 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 8.26 | 2.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,700 | 9.19 | 1.96 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 6.87 | 1.96 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,800 | 6.40 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 6.27 | 2.41 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,800 | 6.40 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,900 | 7.30 | 1.87 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,600 | 7.28 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,700 | 8.72 | 2.36 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 7.48 | 2.20 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,600 | 7.28 | 2.02 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,100 | 6.24 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.42 | 1.91 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 11.40 | 2.11 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 10.17 | 1.96 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 9.66 | 1.61 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,300 | 9.19 | 2.14 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,600 | 8.96 | 1.95 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,700 | 8.79 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,200 | 6.19 | 2.81 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,300 | 8.53 | 2.58 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 8.49 | 2.50 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $3,600 | 8.32 | 2.31 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,700 | 8.43 | 2.28 |
| Anthony Santander | TOR | $3,000 | 6.52 | 2.17 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,200 | 6.91 | 2.16 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,500 | 7.57 | 2.16 |
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.