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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,300 | 19.80 | 2.39 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,000 | 18.45 | 2.05 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,800 | 17.67 | 2.01 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $7,800 | 17.08 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tylor Megill | NYM | $6,000 | 15.22 | 2.54 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,300 | 19.80 | 2.39 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $7,800 | 17.08 | 2.19 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,200 | 15.40 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.18 | 1.90 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,500 | 7.86 | 1.75 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,800 | 7.39 | 1.94 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 7.26 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,100 | 5.80 | 2.76 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,000 | 5.45 | 2.73 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,000 | 5.22 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,300 | 9.27 | 1.75 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,800 | 9.14 | 2.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 8.79 | 1.76 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,900 | 8.77 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.79 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,100 | 5.80 | 2.76 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $2,000 | 5.45 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.23 | 1.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 8.83 | 2.21 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,200 | 8.66 | 2.06 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $8,200 | 8.46 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,400 | 5.87 | 2.44 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,500 | 5.93 | 2.37 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 8.83 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.29 | 1.91 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.86 | 2.47 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,100 | 9.45 | 1.85 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.86 | 2.47 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 6.78 | 2.26 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 5.97 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 9.07 | 1.81 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 9.03 | 2.66 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,600 | 8.86 | 1.93 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,900 | 8.62 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.67 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 9.03 | 2.66 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.47 | 1.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.45 | 1.80 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,400 | 10.25 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,900 | 10.12 | 1.72 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,900 | 9.80 | 2.51 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,200 | 9.43 | 2.95 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 9.42 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,100 | 6.69 | 3.19 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,200 | 9.43 | 2.95 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,100 | 6.17 | 2.94 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,700 | 7.54 | 2.79 |
| Alan Roden | TOR | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.74 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.60 |
| Seth Brown | ATH | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,900 | 7.39 | 2.55 |
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.