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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,500 | 22.40 | 2.13 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,900 | 21.15 | 2.14 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,800 | 21.06 | 2.15 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,100 | 20.34 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Turnbull | DET | $5,200 | 13.16 | 2.53 |
| Mason Miller | OAK | $5,700 | 13.25 | 2.32 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $7,900 | 18.00 | 2.28 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $6,400 | 14.21 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,000 | 10.50 | 2.10 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,700 | 8.73 | 1.86 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,800 | 8.67 | 2.28 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,700 | 8.26 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 7.84 | 3.14 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.59 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.59 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 8.14 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,000 | 10.50 | 2.10 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,900 | 10.20 | 1.73 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $6,100 | 9.80 | 1.61 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,700 | 9.78 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,500 | 8.27 | 3.31 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,200 | 7.15 | 3.25 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 7.84 | 3.14 |
| Jesús Aguilar | OAK | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 10.84 | 1.94 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,700 | 10.49 | 2.23 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,100 | 10.25 | 2.01 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 9.01 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,200 | 6.54 | 2.97 |
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.94 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,700 | 7.35 | 2.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,800 | 9.54 | 1.64 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 9.45 | 1.85 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,800 | 9.43 | 1.63 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,000 | 9.38 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,500 | 6.31 | 2.52 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $3,300 | 7.96 | 2.41 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 7.24 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 10.48 | 1.84 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,400 | 10.34 | 1.91 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $5,100 | 9.85 | 1.93 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,900 | 9.26 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,400 | 6.93 | 2.89 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.71 |
| Tyler Nevin | DET | $2,100 | 5.49 | 2.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.30 | 1.86 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,500 | 11.30 | 2.05 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.64 | 1.69 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,700 | 10.40 | 2.21 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $6,000 | 10.38 | 1.73 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,200 | 10.31 | 1.66 |
| James Outman | LAD | $4,000 | 10.14 | 2.54 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 9.84 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,700 | 8.89 | 3.29 |
| Henry Ramos | CIN | $2,000 | 6.39 | 3.20 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,100 | 6.72 | 3.20 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,200 | 6.98 | 3.17 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 7.47 | 3.11 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,200 | 6.75 | 3.07 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,900 | 8.77 | 3.03 |
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.