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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $9,900 | 24.47 | 2.47 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,400 | 21.63 | 2.30 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,800 | 19.82 | 2.25 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $8,500 | 18.18 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $9,900 | 24.47 | 2.47 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,400 | 21.63 | 2.30 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,800 | 19.82 | 2.25 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $8,500 | 18.18 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.47 | 1.82 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,200 | 8.33 | 1.98 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 7.86 | 1.51 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,100 | 6.81 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,000 | 5.67 | 2.83 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.69 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.47 | 1.82 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,900 | 9.11 | 1.54 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,700 | 8.93 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.87 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,200 | 6.25 | 2.84 |
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,000 | 5.67 | 2.83 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,500 | 6.98 | 2.79 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $5,200 | 9.43 | 1.81 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 8.77 | 1.95 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,900 | 8.59 | 1.75 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 8.06 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 7.34 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,300 | 9.65 | 1.53 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,800 | 9.33 | 1.61 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,300 | 9.15 | 1.73 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $5,300 | 8.31 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,500 | 5.11 | 2.05 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,300 | 7.90 | 1.84 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $3,700 | 6.73 | 1.82 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 5.26 | 1.81 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 7.97 | 1.45 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,400 | 7.62 | 1.41 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,700 | 6.41 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,700 | 6.41 | 1.73 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,400 | 5.30 | 1.56 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 7.97 | 1.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.49 | 1.61 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,600 | 9.53 | 1.70 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 9.20 | 1.74 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $3,800 | 8.69 | 2.29 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 8.67 | 1.58 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,900 | 8.66 | 1.47 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,100 | 8.66 | 1.70 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 8.43 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 7.62 | 3.31 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $2,200 | 6.65 | 3.02 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,000 | 5.96 | 2.98 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,100 | 8.42 | 2.72 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Willie Calhoun | NYY | $2,100 | 5.49 | 2.61 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 7.56 | 2.61 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
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.