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 | 21.36 | 2.40 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $9,000 | 17.94 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,500 | 17.41 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $6,700 | 16.70 | 2.49 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $6,500 | 15.88 | 2.44 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 24.34 | 2.43 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,900 | 21.36 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 10.36 | 2.30 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,500 | 9.16 | 2.62 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 10.36 | 2.30 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 10.33 | 1.95 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,000 | 10.24 | 2.05 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $5,000 | 10.08 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,300 | 9.50 | 2.88 |
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.26 | 1.81 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 8.86 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,000 | 5.99 | 3.00 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,700 | 6.20 | 2.30 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,200 | 7.37 | 2.30 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 9.78 | 1.69 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 9.77 | 1.68 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,300 | 9.62 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.71 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $3,100 | 6.96 | 2.24 |
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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 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,600 | 8.37 | 1.82 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,000 | 8.36 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,600 | 6.57 | 2.53 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 5.89 | 2.46 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.26 | 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 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,700 | 10.93 | 2.96 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.54 | 1.73 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.41 | 1.60 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 9.68 | 1.56 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 9.62 | 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 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,000 | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,700 | 10.93 | 2.96 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,300 | 6.77 | 2.94 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,200 | 6.11 | 2.78 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,500 | 6.92 | 2.77 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.75 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,700 | 7.40 | 2.74 |
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.