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 | $9,300 | 29.96 | 3.22 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,900 | 29.11 | 2.94 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $8,700 | 26.13 | 3.00 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,200 | 23.57 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,300 | 29.96 | 3.22 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $8,700 | 26.13 | 3.00 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,900 | 29.11 | 2.94 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,200 | 23.57 | 2.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 14.71 | 3.42 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 12.55 | 3.69 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 11.53 | 3.03 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 12.55 | 3.69 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 14.71 | 3.42 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,100 | 10.09 | 3.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.38 | 3.23 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.38 | 3.23 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.95 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 8.78 | 3.38 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 8.27 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 8.78 | 3.38 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 8.27 | 3.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,400 | 10.66 | 3.13 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 7.71 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 7.71 | 3.35 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,400 | 10.66 | 3.13 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 15.59 | 3.39 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,100 | 14.33 | 3.49 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,900 | 13.20 | 3.38 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,700 | 12.22 | 3.30 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,500 | 12.05 | 3.44 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,300 | 10.97 | 3.33 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 10.59 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,200 | 8.16 | 3.71 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,200 | 7.99 | 3.63 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 10.59 | 3.53 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,100 | 14.33 | 3.49 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,500 | 12.05 | 3.44 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 15.59 | 3.39 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,900 | 13.20 | 3.38 |
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.