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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 24.60 | 2.24 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,500 | 20.81 | 2.45 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,600 | 19.98 | 2.32 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,100 | 19.52 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,500 | 20.81 | 2.45 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,600 | 19.98 | 2.32 |
| David Festa | MIN | $6,700 | 15.41 | 2.30 |
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $6,000 | 13.48 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,700 | 9.38 | 2.00 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,100 | 9.07 | 2.21 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,000 | 8.74 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.67 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.63 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,600 | 11.41 | 2.04 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 9.74 | 1.80 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,700 | 9.38 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,300 | 8.10 | 3.52 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,500 | 7.72 | 3.09 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.67 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,200 | 11.25 | 1.81 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,800 | 9.57 | 1.99 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 9.33 | 2.03 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,300 | 9.06 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,900 | 8.60 | 2.20 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,800 | 8.22 | 2.16 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,800 | 8.15 | 2.15 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,600 | 7.69 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 13.28 | 2.04 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,200 | 12.26 | 2.36 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.36 | 1.83 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 11.14 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,200 | 6.73 | 3.06 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.98 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,600 | 7.19 | 2.77 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 11.67 | 1.80 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,400 | 10.04 | 1.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.54 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.54 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
| Paul DeJong | KC | $3,200 | 6.91 | 2.16 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,900 | 6.21 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,000 | 13.66 | 1.95 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 12.61 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 11.72 | 2.06 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,500 | 11.26 | 2.05 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $3,600 | 10.94 | 3.04 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $4,400 | 10.80 | 2.46 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $5,400 | 10.51 | 1.95 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,500 | 8.78 | 3.51 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $3,600 | 10.94 | 3.04 |
| Garrett Hampson | KC | $2,000 | 5.84 | 2.92 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | LAD | $2,200 | 6.35 | 2.89 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,000 | 5.67 | 2.84 |
| Dylan Carlson | TB | $2,400 | 6.71 | 2.80 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $3,100 | 8.62 | 2.78 |
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.