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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,500 | 21.03 | 2.21 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,000 | 19.75 | 2.19 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,500 | 14.87 | 1.75 |
| Nestor Cortes | MIL | $6,900 | 13.45 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,500 | 21.03 | 2.21 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,000 | 19.75 | 2.19 |
| Nestor Cortes | MIL | $6,900 | 13.45 | 1.95 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,500 | 14.87 | 1.75 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,700 | 9.21 | 3.41 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,900 | 7.64 | 1.56 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 7.56 | 1.76 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,100 | 7.48 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,700 | 9.21 | 3.41 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
| Jose Herrera | ARI | $2,100 | 5.09 | 2.43 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,500 | 4.88 | 1.95 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,700 | 9.21 | 3.41 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $4,700 | 8.06 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,700 | 9.21 | 3.41 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,100 | 7.95 | 2.56 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
| Jose Herrera | ARI | $2,100 | 5.09 | 2.43 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,000 | 11.25 | 2.25 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,800 | 9.62 | 1.66 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 7.89 | 1.88 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 7.30 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,000 | 5.92 | 2.96 |
| Tyler Freeman | COL | $2,600 | 5.85 | 2.25 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,000 | 11.25 | 2.25 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 7.89 | 1.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 11.05 | 1.84 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,600 | 9.51 | 1.70 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,800 | 8.97 | 2.36 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,500 | 8.86 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,400 | 8.36 | 2.46 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,800 | 8.97 | 2.36 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,000 | 8.76 | 2.19 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,500 | 8.86 | 1.97 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,300 | 9.22 | 2.14 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 8.03 | 1.61 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,700 | 7.73 | 1.64 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,100 | 7.23 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,300 | 9.22 | 2.14 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,600 | 7.06 | 1.96 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $3,000 | 5.64 | 1.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.88 | 1.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.79 | 1.96 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.40 | 1.73 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,000 | 10.08 | 2.52 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,800 | 9.37 | 1.95 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,700 | 9.29 | 1.63 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $4,000 | 9.19 | 2.30 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,100 | 9.17 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,100 | 6.77 | 3.23 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,300 | 7.12 | 3.10 |
| Nick Martini | COL | $2,500 | 7.40 | 2.96 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,500 | 7.23 | 2.89 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,000 | 10.08 | 2.52 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,700 | 8.54 | 2.31 |
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.