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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,700 | 29.63 | 3.05 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 23.74 | 2.64 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $8,800 | 20.91 | 2.38 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 20.81 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,700 | 29.63 | 3.05 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 23.74 | 2.64 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $7,500 | 19.44 | 2.59 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $6,000 | 14.38 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 9.65 | 1.66 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,700 | 9.58 | 2.04 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 8.98 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 8.97 | 2.49 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 10.92 | 2.02 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,900 | 10.59 | 1.80 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 9.65 | 1.66 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,700 | 9.58 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 8.97 | 2.49 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
| Carlos Santana | ARI | $2,600 | 5.88 | 2.26 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 8.84 | 1.73 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $3,800 | 8.17 | 2.15 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 8.16 | 1.85 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,700 | 7.75 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,500 | 6.90 | 2.76 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 4.85 | 2.21 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $3,800 | 8.17 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,300 | 10.14 | 3.07 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 9.77 | 1.58 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,600 | 9.72 | 2.11 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,200 | 9.26 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,300 | 10.14 | 3.07 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.56 | 2.73 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.54 | 1.70 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.51 | 1.70 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 8.45 | 1.72 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,800 | 7.82 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lawlar | ARI | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,100 | 7.42 | 2.39 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,800 | 7.82 | 2.06 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,700 | 6.98 | 1.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 12.18 | 1.24 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 11.26 | 2.13 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.77 | 1.79 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 10.51 | 1.72 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 9.83 | 2.18 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 9.66 | 2.54 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,700 | 9.40 | 1.65 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 6.83 | 3.11 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,800 | 7.48 | 2.67 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,400 | 6.38 | 2.66 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 9.66 | 2.54 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,600 | 6.31 | 2.43 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 7.71 | 2.41 |
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.