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 | $8,900 | 34.63 | 3.89 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,100 | 29.77 | 3.27 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $7,500 | 22.52 | 3.00 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $7,900 | 21.63 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $8,900 | 34.63 | 3.89 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,100 | 29.77 | 3.27 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $7,500 | 22.52 | 3.00 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $7,900 | 21.63 | 2.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 12.88 | 2.86 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 12.71 | 3.35 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 12.35 | 3.63 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 12.35 | 3.63 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 12.71 | 3.35 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 11.48 | 3.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.42 | 3.47 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,300 | 9.38 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,300 | 9.38 | 4.08 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.42 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,300 | 10.56 | 3.20 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 9.53 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,300 | 10.56 | 3.20 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 9.53 | 3.07 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,900 | 12.58 | 3.23 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,700 | 11.57 | 3.13 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 11.29 | 3.23 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.86 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,600 | 10.99 | 3.05 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 10.62 | 3.12 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 9.64 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.86 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 9.64 | 3.57 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,800 | 9.23 | 3.30 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,900 | 12.58 | 3.23 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 11.29 | 3.23 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,600 | 8.20 | 3.16 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,700 | 11.57 | 3.13 |
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.