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 | 22.31 | 2.54 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,300 | 20.47 | 2.20 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $9,000 | 19.28 | 2.14 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 18.56 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $8,800 | 22.31 | 2.54 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,000 | 16.30 | 2.33 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,300 | 16.87 | 2.31 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,300 | 20.47 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 11.23 | 1.97 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.86 | 2.10 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 8.80 | 1.76 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.65 | 2.69 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.68 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 11.23 | 1.97 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,400 | 10.13 | 2.30 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.86 | 2.10 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,600 | 9.60 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.65 | 2.69 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.68 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,400 | 9.02 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.54 | 2.12 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,000 | 9.51 | 1.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.28 | 1.66 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.18 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,800 | 7.48 | 2.67 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,000 | 7.17 | 2.39 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,700 | 8.19 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 10.98 | 1.96 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 10.07 | 2.01 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.00 | 1.75 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 6.30 | 2.25 |
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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 | 8.66 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 7.48 | 2.99 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.56 | 2.44 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.43 | 1.94 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 11.13 | 2.06 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,500 | 11.09 | 2.02 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.48 | 1.69 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $4,300 | 10.39 | 2.42 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,300 | 10.29 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.26 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,100 | 7.33 | 3.49 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,100 | 6.72 | 3.20 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,400 | 7.12 | 2.97 |
| Eloy Jimenez | TOR | $2,000 | 5.45 | 2.73 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,100 | 8.41 | 2.71 |
| Luis Matos | MIL | $2,500 | 6.73 | 2.69 |
| Everson Pereira | CWS | $2,500 | 6.71 | 2.69 |
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
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.