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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 24.34 | 2.43 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,900 | 20.96 | 2.36 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $9,000 | 17.94 | 1.99 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,000 | 17.74 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $6,700 | 16.90 | 2.52 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 24.34 | 2.43 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $6,500 | 15.42 | 2.37 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,900 | 20.96 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 9.62 | 1.82 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,500 | 9.16 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,500 | 9.16 | 2.62 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.52 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 10.33 | 1.95 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,000 | 10.24 | 2.05 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $5,000 | 10.11 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,500 | 7.95 | 3.18 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,300 | 9.52 | 2.89 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,500 | 9.16 | 2.62 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.52 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,000 | 9.57 | 1.91 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.26 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,500 | 5.98 | 2.39 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,600 | 7.89 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 9.78 | 1.69 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,300 | 9.65 | 1.82 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,900 | 9.63 | 1.96 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 9.62 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 6.79 | 2.12 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,000 | 6.32 | 2.11 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 5.46 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,000 | 9.00 | 1.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 8.55 | 1.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,000 | 8.55 | 2.14 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,600 | 8.37 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.59 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,600 | 6.27 | 2.41 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.27 | 2.36 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 4.48 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.35 | 1.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.54 | 1.73 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.44 | 1.61 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,700 | 9.92 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 9.68 | 1.56 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 9.64 | 1.82 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,000 | 9.08 | 3.03 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 7.55 | 2.90 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,200 | 6.11 | 2.78 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,700 | 9.92 | 2.68 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $3,300 | 8.80 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.63 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
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.