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 | 22.51 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,300 | 19.87 | 2.39 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,700 | 17.43 | 1.80 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,000 | 17.34 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 22.51 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,300 | 19.87 | 2.39 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,000 | 17.34 | 2.17 |
| Tyler Mahle | SF | $7,000 | 14.98 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.21 | 1.79 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 10.13 | 2.11 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 9.44 | 2.20 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 5.40 | 2.57 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.62 | 2.56 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,500 | 10.82 | 2.40 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,200 | 10.56 | 2.03 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.21 | 1.79 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 10.13 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,400 | 9.07 | 2.67 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,200 | 8.44 | 2.64 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.62 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,900 | 7.57 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,800 | 11.33 | 2.36 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 8.92 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.78 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Edouard Julien | COL | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,200 | 10.69 | 2.06 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,500 | 10.05 | 1.83 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,000 | 10.04 | 2.01 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,800 | 7.39 | 2.64 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.75 | 1.89 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.25 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 8.72 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 7.53 | 3.01 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.40 | 2.40 |
| Ramon Urias | STL | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 5.68 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.27 | 1.89 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,800 | 11.54 | 1.99 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,500 | 10.92 | 1.98 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.85 | 1.75 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,700 | 10.78 | 2.29 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 10.58 | 1.92 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 9.37 | 2.76 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,700 | 7.30 | 2.70 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,900 | 10.21 | 2.62 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
| Eloy Jimenez | TOR | $2,000 | 5.21 | 2.61 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,300 | 5.98 | 2.60 |
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.