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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,000 | 22.87 | 2.54 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,700 | 20.69 | 2.38 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,000 | 17.67 | 2.21 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,700 | 17.39 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,000 | 22.87 | 2.54 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,700 | 20.69 | 2.38 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,700 | 17.39 | 2.26 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,000 | 17.67 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 11.30 | 1.88 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,900 | 8.20 | 2.10 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 8.09 | 1.88 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 6.66 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,300 | 5.67 | 2.47 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,900 | 8.20 | 2.10 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,200 | 6.52 | 2.04 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 6.66 | 2.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 11.30 | 1.88 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,700 | 10.84 | 2.31 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,900 | 9.74 | 2.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,900 | 9.74 | 2.50 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,300 | 5.67 | 2.47 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,700 | 10.84 | 2.31 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,600 | 7.60 | 2.11 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,100 | 9.17 | 2.24 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,200 | 8.11 | 1.93 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 7.96 | 1.99 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 7.92 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,100 | 9.17 | 2.24 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 7.92 | 2.08 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 7.96 | 1.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.94 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,500 | 8.76 | 1.95 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 6.54 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,400 | 6.07 | 2.53 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,300 | 5.76 | 2.50 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 6.36 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 8.23 | 2.17 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,100 | 7.15 | 1.74 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 7.03 | 2.20 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $3,500 | 6.77 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 7.03 | 2.20 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 8.23 | 2.17 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,000 | 6.26 | 2.09 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,900 | 5.81 | 2.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 13.50 | 2.14 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,600 | 10.80 | 1.93 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,700 | 10.13 | 2.16 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 9.76 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 9.75 | 1.68 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,000 | 9.46 | 1.89 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,300 | 9.25 | 2.15 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,600 | 9.14 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | PHI | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,600 | 9.14 | 2.54 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 7.65 | 2.39 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $3,900 | 8.64 | 2.21 |
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.