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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $8,800 | 22.18 | 2.52 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $7,900 | 20.70 | 2.62 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $7,100 | 17.92 | 2.52 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,800 | 17.79 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $7,900 | 20.70 | 2.62 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $8,800 | 22.18 | 2.52 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $7,100 | 17.92 | 2.52 |
| Zack Littell | TB | $7,500 | 16.60 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,200 | 8.66 | 2.71 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 8.58 | 1.79 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,700 | 7.99 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,400 | 7.15 | 2.98 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,200 | 8.66 | 2.71 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 10.11 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 9.46 | 1.63 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 8.96 | 1.87 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,700 | 8.94 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,500 | 7.50 | 3.00 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,400 | 7.15 | 2.98 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,200 | 8.66 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 11.18 | 1.96 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,900 | 9.70 | 1.98 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 8.71 | 3.35 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 8.56 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 8.71 | 3.35 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $2,200 | 5.99 | 2.72 |
| Nick Maton | CWS | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.44 | 1.90 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.20 | 1.73 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 10.10 | 2.46 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.98 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,200 | 6.56 | 2.98 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 10.10 | 2.46 |
| Kevin Newman | LAA | $2,300 | 5.37 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.62 | 1.77 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,700 | 9.32 | 1.98 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 9.22 | 2.15 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 9.18 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,200 | 6.49 | 2.95 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,400 | 6.40 | 2.67 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 9.18 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.70 | 1.86 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.07 | 1.81 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,300 | 10.52 | 1.99 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,000 | 10.44 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,000 | 10.30 | 1.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 9.83 | 1.69 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,800 | 9.81 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 8.15 | 3.88 |
| Pablo Reyes | NYY | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.99 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,200 | 6.54 | 2.97 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,200 | 9.44 | 2.95 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
| Derek Hill | MIA | $2,600 | 7.45 | 2.86 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 6.76 | 2.82 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 8.25 | 2.75 |
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.