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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,500 | 19.11 | 2.25 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $8,300 | 18.49 | 2.23 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,700 | 18.24 | 2.10 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $7,500 | 17.75 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $7,500 | 17.75 | 2.37 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,500 | 19.11 | 2.25 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $8,300 | 18.49 | 2.23 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,700 | 18.24 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.69 | 1.72 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 7.34 | 1.75 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,200 | 5.10 | 2.32 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 6.30 | 1.91 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.69 | 1.72 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,100 | 10.55 | 2.07 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 8.56 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,200 | 5.10 | 2.32 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,900 | 8.85 | 2.27 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.58 | 1.91 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.28 | 2.24 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 7.79 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,900 | 8.85 | 2.27 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.28 | 2.24 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 7.79 | 1.95 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.58 | 1.91 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 10.86 | 1.97 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,700 | 9.19 | 1.96 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 6.87 | 1.96 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,300 | 5.80 | 2.52 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 6.27 | 2.41 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 5.86 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,700 | 7.90 | 2.13 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,600 | 7.86 | 2.18 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,900 | 7.30 | 1.87 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 7.16 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,600 | 7.86 | 2.18 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,700 | 7.90 | 2.13 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 7.16 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.42 | 1.91 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.96 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 9.66 | 1.61 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 9.64 | 1.85 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,300 | 9.44 | 2.20 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,400 | 9.41 | 2.14 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,700 | 9.03 | 1.58 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,600 | 8.81 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Call | LAD | $2,500 | 6.26 | 2.50 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 8.49 | 2.50 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,300 | 8.22 | 2.49 |
| Max Kepler | PHI | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,200 | 7.45 | 2.33 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,700 | 8.43 | 2.28 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,000 | 6.60 | 2.20 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,300 | 9.44 | 2.20 |
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.