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 | $9,500 | 34.94 | 3.68 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,400 | 31.90 | 3.39 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,700 | 31.63 | 3.64 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $8,800 | 27.32 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,500 | 34.94 | 3.68 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,700 | 31.63 | 3.64 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,400 | 31.90 | 3.39 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $8,800 | 27.32 | 3.10 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 15.16 | 3.37 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,400 | 14.00 | 4.12 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 11.46 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,400 | 14.00 | 4.12 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 10.51 | 3.89 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 15.16 | 3.37 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 10.81 | 3.09 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 9.50 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 9.50 | 3.17 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 10.81 | 3.09 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 9.23 | 3.30 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 8.91 | 3.30 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 8.11 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 9.23 | 3.30 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 8.91 | 3.30 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 8.11 | 2.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.75 | 3.36 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 8.20 | 3.15 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 7.76 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.75 | 3.36 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 8.20 | 3.15 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 7.76 | 3.10 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.56 | 3.60 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,000 | 14.94 | 3.73 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,800 | 13.39 | 3.52 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.05 | 3.03 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,500 | 12.10 | 3.46 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,500 | 12.09 | 3.45 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 11.95 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,900 | 11.66 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,000 | 14.94 | 3.73 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,200 | 8.12 | 3.69 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 11.41 | 3.68 |
| Anthony Santander | TOR | $2,400 | 8.67 | 3.61 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 10.83 | 3.61 |
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.