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 | 22.67 | 2.34 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $7,500 | 19.42 | 2.59 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,300 | 18.47 | 2.23 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,000 | 17.84 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $7,500 | 19.42 | 2.59 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,700 | 22.67 | 2.34 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,300 | 18.47 | 2.23 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,000 | 17.37 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 9.60 | 1.65 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 8.97 | 2.49 |
| Jonah Heim | ATL | $2,400 | 5.62 | 2.34 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
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 | 9.60 | 1.65 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,700 | 9.58 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 8.97 | 2.49 |
| Jonah Heim | ATL | $2,400 | 5.62 | 2.34 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
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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 | 8.23 | 2.17 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,100 | 8.02 | 1.96 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 7.68 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.42 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 4.81 | 2.19 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $3,800 | 8.23 | 2.17 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $3,200 | 6.89 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 9.77 | 1.58 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,600 | 9.72 | 2.11 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,300 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,200 | 9.26 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.30 | 2.62 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,600 | 6.51 | 2.50 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.48 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 7.53 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.13 | 1.81 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.51 | 1.70 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 8.45 | 1.72 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,100 | 8.15 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,100 | 8.15 | 2.63 |
| Jordan Lawlar | ARI | $2,200 | 5.06 | 2.30 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,800 | 7.82 | 2.06 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,600 | 5.11 | 1.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 12.19 | 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 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,700 | 9.40 | 1.65 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $8,200 | 9.03 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
| Austin Slater | MIA | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.62 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $3,000 | 7.83 | 2.61 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,200 | 7.81 | 2.44 |
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.