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 | 21.97 | 2.44 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,700 | 18.29 | 2.10 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,000 | 14.81 | 1.85 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,700 | 13.67 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,000 | 21.97 | 2.44 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,700 | 18.29 | 2.10 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,000 | 14.81 | 1.85 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,700 | 13.67 | 1.77 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 11.30 | 1.88 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.28 | 2.07 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 7.88 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.28 | 2.07 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,900 | 8.04 | 2.06 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,200 | 6.52 | 2.04 |
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 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,700 | 10.84 | 2.31 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,000 | 6.38 | 2.13 |
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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 | 8.77 | 2.09 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 7.92 | 2.08 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 7.79 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,100 | 9.17 | 2.24 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,200 | 8.77 | 2.09 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 7.92 | 2.08 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 7.79 | 1.95 |
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 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
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 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 8.23 | 2.17 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 8.03 | 1.91 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,700 | 7.24 | 1.96 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 8.23 | 2.17 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,900 | 6.20 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 13.07 | 2.07 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,600 | 10.77 | 1.92 |
| 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 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,600 | 9.33 | 2.03 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,000 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,600 | 9.28 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | PHI | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 8.24 | 2.58 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,600 | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,200 | 7.71 | 2.41 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $3,900 | 8.93 | 2.29 |
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.