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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $8,500 | 20.52 | 2.41 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,000 | 16.94 | 2.12 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $6,500 | 11.28 | 1.74 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $7,300 | 10.95 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $8,500 | 20.52 | 2.41 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,000 | 16.94 | 2.12 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $6,500 | 11.28 | 1.74 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $7,300 | 10.95 | 1.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 9.60 | 1.75 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 8.73 | 2.36 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,100 | 7.92 | 1.93 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 7.41 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 8.73 | 2.36 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,100 | 7.92 | 1.93 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 9.60 | 1.75 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 7.41 | 1.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 9.65 | 1.86 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 9.60 | 1.75 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,000 | 9.58 | 2.40 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 8.73 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,000 | 9.58 | 2.40 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 8.73 | 2.36 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,100 | 7.92 | 1.93 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 9.65 | 1.86 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,500 | 8.66 | 1.93 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,500 | 8.66 | 1.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,900 | 7.56 | 1.54 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 6.14 | 2.12 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.15 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.15 | 2.24 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 6.14 | 2.12 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,900 | 7.56 | 1.54 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,600 | 7.95 | 2.21 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,100 | 7.26 | 2.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 7.01 | 1.80 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,500 | 6.60 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,100 | 7.26 | 2.34 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,600 | 7.95 | 2.21 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,500 | 6.60 | 1.89 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 7.01 | 1.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.92 | 2.02 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,100 | 8.64 | 1.69 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,400 | 8.64 | 1.96 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,300 | 8.46 | 2.56 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,700 | 8.30 | 1.77 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,600 | 8.10 | 1.76 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,200 | 7.37 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,300 | 8.46 | 2.56 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,200 | 7.02 | 2.19 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,900 | 6.31 | 2.18 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,000 | 6.48 | 2.16 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.92 | 2.02 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,400 | 8.64 | 1.96 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
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.