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 | $9,800 | 21.98 | 2.24 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $11,600 | 18.78 | 1.62 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 18.63 | 2.07 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,700 | 17.10 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,800 | 21.98 | 2.24 |
| Ryan Feltner | COL | $6,000 | 13.42 | 2.24 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $7,100 | 15.51 | 2.18 |
| Osvaldo Bido | ATH | $6,600 | 14.33 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 9.19 | 2.24 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,000 | 8.49 | 2.12 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,700 | 8.43 | 2.28 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,700 | 8.39 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,400 | 5.49 | 2.29 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,700 | 8.43 | 2.28 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,500 | 5.67 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 9.69 | 1.79 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 9.19 | 2.24 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,100 | 8.87 | 2.16 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,900 | 8.84 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,100 | 8.57 | 2.76 |
| Yuli Gurriel | SD | $2,000 | 5.47 | 2.74 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 10.36 | 1.82 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,800 | 10.16 | 1.75 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,500 | 9.17 | 2.62 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 8.50 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,500 | 9.17 | 2.62 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 7.80 | 2.44 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,400 | 7.32 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.28 | 1.66 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,100 | 9.77 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 9.71 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | LAA | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,400 | 5.53 | 2.30 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,000 | 8.26 | 2.06 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 10.39 | 1.79 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,300 | 8.79 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 8.56 | 1.78 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,300 | 8.46 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,200 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $2,200 | 5.29 | 2.40 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,400 | 5.72 | 2.38 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,200 | 7.20 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 13.27 | 2.11 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 10.71 | 1.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.48 | 1.90 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $4,400 | 10.29 | 2.34 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,000 | 10.07 | 2.52 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,700 | 9.98 | 2.70 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,400 | 9.91 | 1.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 9.88 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,700 | 8.28 | 3.07 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,600 | 7.88 | 3.03 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | ATL | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,400 | 6.81 | 2.84 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,600 | 7.35 | 2.83 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,700 | 7.37 | 2.73 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,500 | 9.52 | 2.72 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,700 | 9.98 | 2.70 |
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.