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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,000 | 20.91 | 2.61 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $8,200 | 18.76 | 2.29 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,200 | 17.13 | 1.86 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $8,500 | 16.69 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,000 | 20.91 | 2.61 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $6,600 | 15.35 | 2.33 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $8,200 | 18.76 | 2.29 |
| Andrew Heaney | PIT | $7,500 | 15.29 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 8.40 | 1.75 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,900 | 8.36 | 1.71 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.30 | 1.93 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,100 | 7.74 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,500 | 7.40 | 2.96 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 7.06 | 2.83 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,400 | 6.77 | 2.82 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.72 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 10.61 | 1.90 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,700 | 9.59 | 1.68 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,700 | 8.54 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,400 | 7.23 | 3.01 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,500 | 7.40 | 2.96 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 7.06 | 2.83 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,400 | 6.77 | 2.82 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 10.85 | 1.84 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,000 | 10.77 | 2.15 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 10.34 | 2.52 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,800 | 9.57 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,800 | 9.57 | 3.42 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,100 | 6.38 | 3.04 |
| Nick Maton | CWS | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.85 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $3,300 | 9.18 | 2.78 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.84 | 2.34 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.68 | 1.61 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 9.37 | 1.51 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,700 | 9.29 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 7.65 | 2.55 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 7.39 | 2.55 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.84 | 2.34 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 5.87 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 9.50 | 2.44 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $8,200 | 9.07 | 1.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 8.77 | 1.95 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $8,400 | 8.71 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.72 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.56 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 9.50 | 2.44 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,300 | 7.80 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 12.50 | 1.98 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,600 | 10.93 | 1.14 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,000 | 10.50 | 2.10 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,000 | 10.29 | 2.57 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,800 | 9.88 | 2.60 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,700 | 9.85 | 1.73 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 9.72 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,100 | 9.71 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 8.58 | 4.09 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,100 | 6.68 | 3.18 |
| Derek Hill | MIA | $2,500 | 7.74 | 3.09 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,200 | 9.50 | 2.97 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 8.64 | 2.88 |
| Travis Jankowski | CWS | $2,000 | 5.76 | 2.88 |
| Garrett Hampson | ARI | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,700 | 7.40 | 2.74 |
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.