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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 22.61 | 2.43 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,800 | 19.49 | 1.99 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $7,700 | 17.64 | 2.29 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,000 | 16.34 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 22.61 | 2.43 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $7,700 | 17.64 | 2.29 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,000 | 16.34 | 2.04 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,800 | 19.49 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 10.52 | 2.34 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.29 | 1.72 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.06 | 2.26 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.66 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.68 | 2.58 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,100 | 5.40 | 2.57 |
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $2,900 | 6.95 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,400 | 10.81 | 2.46 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 10.52 | 2.34 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,700 | 8.03 | 2.97 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.66 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 6.29 | 2.62 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.68 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 9.90 | 1.94 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $8,400 | 9.29 | 1.11 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 8.82 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,300 | 7.25 | 3.15 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 8.07 | 2.24 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 10.11 | 1.77 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.36 | 1.59 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,200 | 9.28 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,000 | 5.77 | 2.88 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,600 | 7.12 | 2.74 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,400 | 5.70 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 8.98 | 1.60 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,800 | 8.79 | 1.83 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,800 | 8.70 | 1.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 8.69 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.63 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.52 |
| Ramon Urias | STL | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.96 | 1.71 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $4,300 | 10.60 | 2.46 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,900 | 10.19 | 2.08 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 9.76 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $6,000 | 9.59 | 1.60 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 9.56 | 1.91 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $4,700 | 9.54 | 2.03 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,500 | 9.45 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,200 | 8.85 | 2.76 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,000 | 8.01 | 2.67 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,700 | 7.08 | 2.62 |
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.54 |
| Leody Taveras | BAL | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.52 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 8.77 | 2.50 |
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.