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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,800 | 15.99 | 1.82 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $7,800 | 12.38 | 1.59 |
| Max Scherzer | TOR | $7,300 | 11.66 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $8,800 | 15.99 | 1.82 |
| Max Scherzer | TOR | $7,300 | 11.66 | 1.60 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $7,800 | 12.38 | 1.59 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.83 | 1.97 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.16 | 2.33 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 7.90 | 1.97 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 7.64 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.16 | 2.33 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.83 | 1.97 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 7.90 | 1.97 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 7.64 | 1.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.83 | 1.97 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,900 | 9.23 | 2.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 9.08 | 1.82 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,900 | 8.58 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,900 | 9.23 | 2.37 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.16 | 2.33 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $3,400 | 7.00 | 2.06 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.83 | 1.97 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 7.89 | 2.08 |
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $3,600 | 7.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 7.89 | 2.08 |
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $3,600 | 7.20 | 2.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 7.80 | 1.70 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.75 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.15 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.75 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.15 | 2.34 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,600 | 7.80 | 1.70 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 7.80 | 1.81 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,400 | 6.63 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,400 | 6.63 | 1.95 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 7.80 | 1.81 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,100 | 8.76 | 1.72 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,400 | 8.76 | 1.99 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,800 | 8.53 | 1.78 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 8.38 | 2.04 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 6.56 | 2.74 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,200 | 7.22 | 2.26 |
| Anthony Santander | TOR | $2,900 | 6.51 | 2.24 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 8.38 | 2.04 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,200 | 6.49 | 2.03 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
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.