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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,000 | 22.14 | 2.46 |
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $8,600 | 17.81 | 2.07 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,600 | 17.66 | 2.05 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,300 | 17.52 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,000 | 22.14 | 2.46 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $7,800 | 17.01 | 2.18 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,300 | 17.52 | 2.11 |
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $8,600 | 17.81 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 10.63 | 2.42 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 10.44 | 1.90 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,600 | 10.00 | 1.79 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $6,800 | 8.78 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,100 | 5.33 | 2.54 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,000 | 7.51 | 2.50 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,200 | 5.43 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $4,500 | 10.97 | 2.44 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 10.71 | 2.02 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 10.63 | 2.42 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,900 | 10.45 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,400 | 8.80 | 3.67 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,100 | 6.61 | 3.15 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,100 | 5.33 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 9.74 | 1.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.10 | 1.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,400 | 8.98 | 2.04 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 8.87 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 7.16 | 2.75 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 6.59 | 2.20 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,000 | 6.39 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,200 | 11.03 | 1.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 10.19 | 1.96 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,500 | 10.06 | 1.83 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,800 | 6.85 | 2.45 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 6.35 | 2.44 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.37 | 1.62 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,100 | 8.70 | 1.71 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 8.51 | 1.49 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,400 | 8.35 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.62 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $3,500 | 7.75 | 2.21 |
| Tanner Murray | CWS | $2,000 | 4.29 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.45 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $10,000 | 11.12 | 1.11 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.89 | 1.82 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 10.37 | 1.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.20 | 1.67 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $6,400 | 10.07 | 1.57 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,600 | 10.02 | 1.79 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,200 | 10.00 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 7.55 | 3.14 |
| Leody Taveras | BAL | $2,200 | 6.88 | 3.13 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,400 | 7.44 | 3.10 |
| Alex Call | LAD | $2,400 | 7.15 | 2.98 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,600 | 7.71 | 2.97 |
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $2,900 | 8.52 | 2.94 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,800 | 7.81 | 2.79 |
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.