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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 18.54 | 2.21 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,100 | 17.78 | 1.95 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $7,900 | 17.03 | 2.16 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,800 | 16.98 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $6,700 | 15.62 | 2.33 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 18.54 | 2.21 |
| Luis Morales | ATH | $7,000 | 15.21 | 2.17 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $7,900 | 17.03 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 11.34 | 2.14 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 10.86 | 2.47 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,600 | 10.25 | 1.83 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,300 | 8.59 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 6.56 | 3.13 |
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 10.86 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 11.34 | 2.14 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 10.86 | 2.47 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,600 | 10.25 | 1.83 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $4,700 | 10.22 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,300 | 8.84 | 3.84 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 6.56 | 3.13 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,200 | 6.68 | 3.04 |
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,200 | 8.60 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,200 | 8.60 | 2.69 |
| Leo Jimenez | MIA | $2,000 | 4.94 | 2.47 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,500 | 6.05 | 2.42 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 6.86 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 10.36 | 1.99 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 9.61 | 1.75 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,600 | 9.56 | 2.08 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 9.47 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.65 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,500 | 9.19 | 2.62 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,100 | 7.01 | 2.26 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 8.89 | 1.53 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,400 | 8.32 | 1.89 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 8.29 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,200 | 5.66 | 2.57 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,900 | 6.49 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.05 | 1.88 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 11.24 | 1.90 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.06 | 1.81 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.47 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 10.31 | 1.59 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 10.23 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,300 | 7.60 | 3.30 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,100 | 6.37 | 3.03 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,400 | 7.15 | 2.98 |
| Jake Fraley | TB | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
| Leody Taveras | BAL | $2,100 | 6.08 | 2.90 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.77 | 2.82 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,400 | 6.76 | 2.82 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
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.