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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,500 | 19.10 | 2.25 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 18.21 | 2.02 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $8,900 | 17.99 | 2.02 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $8,000 | 17.94 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,500 | 19.10 | 2.25 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $8,000 | 17.94 | 2.24 |
| German Marquez | COL | $6,600 | 14.55 | 2.20 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 17.86 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,600 | 9.75 | 2.71 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.60 | 2.10 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,400 | 7.11 | 2.96 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,600 | 9.75 | 2.71 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,100 | 5.54 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 9.85 | 1.79 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,600 | 9.75 | 2.71 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,600 | 9.46 | 2.06 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,700 | 9.37 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,400 | 7.11 | 2.96 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,600 | 9.75 | 2.71 |
| Yuli Gurriel | SD | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $3,600 | 10.16 | 2.82 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 9.22 | 2.79 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 9.03 | 2.05 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 8.86 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.90 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $3,600 | 10.16 | 2.82 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 9.22 | 2.79 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.13 | 1.80 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 10.25 | 2.33 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 9.88 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,400 | 9.13 | 2.68 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 10.25 | 2.33 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,000 | 9.15 | 2.29 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 6.25 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 12.02 | 2.04 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,400 | 8.71 | 1.98 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 8.52 | 1.89 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 8.32 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.87 | 2.67 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,400 | 6.37 | 2.65 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,700 | 6.27 | 2.32 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $2,300 | 5.23 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 14.14 | 2.21 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,000 | 10.67 | 2.13 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.34 | 1.64 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,100 | 10.32 | 1.69 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.31 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 9.94 | 1.66 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $9,200 | 9.93 | 1.08 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,300 | 9.91 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,000 | 6.98 | 3.49 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,000 | 6.24 | 3.12 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,400 | 7.40 | 3.08 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 7.64 | 3.06 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,600 | 7.85 | 3.02 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,200 | 9.00 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 7.58 | 2.81 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
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.