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 | $10,300 | 52.05 | 5.05 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,100 | 41.38 | 4.55 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $9,400 | 40.25 | 4.28 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $9,000 | 37.52 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,300 | 52.05 | 5.05 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,100 | 41.38 | 4.55 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $9,400 | 40.25 | 4.28 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,700 | 37.19 | 4.27 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 14.69 | 3.67 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 14.00 | 3.69 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 12.96 | 2.95 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 12.46 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.98 | 4.07 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 9.82 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 11.67 | 3.15 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.17 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.17 | 3.16 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 11.67 | 3.15 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $2,200 | 14.13 | 6.42 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,600 | 12.78 | 3.55 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.49 | 3.12 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.04 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $2,200 | 14.13 | 6.42 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.04 | 3.76 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,600 | 12.78 | 3.55 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 8.06 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.49 | 3.20 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 10.32 | 3.33 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 10.31 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,800 | 9.55 | 3.41 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 10.31 | 3.33 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 10.32 | 3.33 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 9.14 | 3.26 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 16.27 | 3.70 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.86 | 3.52 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,900 | 14.93 | 3.83 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.20 | 3.55 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 13.84 | 3.38 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.08 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,800 | 12.66 | 4.52 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,900 | 12.27 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $2,400 | 10.98 | 4.58 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,800 | 12.66 | 4.52 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.08 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 8.66 | 3.93 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,100 | 12.09 | 3.90 |
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.