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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $8,800 | 23.43 | 2.66 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,500 | 21.76 | 2.56 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,300 | 21.74 | 2.34 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 19.92 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $8,800 | 23.43 | 2.66 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,500 | 21.76 | 2.56 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,000 | 17.74 | 2.53 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,300 | 21.74 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.79 | 1.89 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.84 | 2.09 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,500 | 9.38 | 2.68 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.82 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,500 | 9.38 | 2.68 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,100 | 5.31 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,400 | 11.02 | 2.51 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.79 | 1.89 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.84 | 2.09 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,600 | 9.59 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 8.47 | 2.82 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,500 | 9.38 | 2.68 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,000 | 10.84 | 2.17 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.54 | 2.12 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 9.34 | 1.95 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.21 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,800 | 7.48 | 2.67 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Edouard Julien | COL | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 10.98 | 1.96 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,200 | 10.25 | 1.97 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 10.07 | 2.01 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.00 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.91 | 3.00 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,700 | 7.65 | 2.83 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 7.59 | 2.30 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.93 | 1.71 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 9.41 | 1.92 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 8.87 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 7.48 | 2.99 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.47 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.57 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.43 | 1.94 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,500 | 11.72 | 2.13 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 11.13 | 2.06 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.71 | 1.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,300 | 10.29 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.26 | 1.71 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $4,700 | 9.61 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,200 | 5.72 | 2.60 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 9.33 | 2.59 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $3,300 | 8.34 | 2.53 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $3,500 | 8.58 | 2.45 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,300 | 5.57 | 2.42 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,600 | 6.26 | 2.41 |
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.