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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,300 | 16.90 | 2.04 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,800 | 16.12 | 1.83 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $8,000 | 14.43 | 1.80 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $7,300 | 12.59 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,300 | 16.90 | 2.04 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,800 | 16.12 | 1.83 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $8,000 | 14.43 | 1.80 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $7,300 | 12.59 | 1.72 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.94 | 1.74 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 8.34 | 2.32 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 6.56 | 2.11 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 5.87 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 8.34 | 2.32 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 6.56 | 2.11 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 5.87 | 2.02 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.94 | 1.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.94 | 1.74 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,900 | 9.84 | 2.52 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 8.78 | 1.76 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 8.34 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,900 | 9.84 | 2.52 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 8.34 | 2.32 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 6.56 | 2.11 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,600 | 7.52 | 2.09 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 9.65 | 2.30 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 8.13 | 1.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 7.06 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 9.65 | 2.30 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,700 | 7.06 | 1.91 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 8.13 | 1.85 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 6.70 | 2.23 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 6.39 | 2.28 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,300 | 5.27 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,300 | 5.27 | 2.29 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 6.39 | 2.28 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 6.70 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 7.73 | 2.04 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $3,400 | 6.35 | 1.87 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 6.03 | 2.32 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,700 | 5.88 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 6.03 | 2.32 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,700 | 5.88 | 2.18 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 7.73 | 2.04 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $3,400 | 6.35 | 1.87 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.71 | 1.80 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,500 | 10.89 | 1.98 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 9.22 | 2.25 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,800 | 8.92 | 1.86 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,300 | 8.40 | 1.95 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,900 | 8.24 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,500 | 8.22 | 2.35 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 6.35 | 2.35 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 9.22 | 2.25 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $3,800 | 8.21 | 2.16 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,900 | 8.24 | 2.11 |
| Anthony Santander | TOR | $2,900 | 5.92 | 2.04 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,800 | 5.60 | 2.00 |
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.