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 | $9,700 | 34.35 | 3.54 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,900 | 33.80 | 3.41 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $9,300 | 33.67 | 3.62 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,500 | 32.84 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,800 | 29.57 | 3.79 |
| Elvin Rodriguez | MIL | $6,200 | 23.42 | 3.78 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $9,300 | 33.67 | 3.62 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,700 | 34.35 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.42 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,200 | 12.30 | 3.84 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 12.13 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 8.88 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,900 | 13.43 | 4.63 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.81 | 4.07 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.62 | 3.63 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,900 | 13.43 | 4.63 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,100 | 9.35 | 4.45 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.81 | 4.07 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.70 | 3.42 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,700 | 12.02 | 4.45 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 11.89 | 4.25 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 15.92 | 3.98 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 11.68 | 3.07 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 11.28 | 3.22 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 10.99 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 15.92 | 3.98 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 9.31 | 3.88 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 7.96 | 3.62 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,000 | 10.64 | 3.55 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 19.28 | 3.86 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.42 | 3.57 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,500 | 13.93 | 3.10 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,400 | 13.88 | 4.08 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 13.79 | 3.13 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.65 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.63 | 3.32 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,300 | 13.19 | 5.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,300 | 13.19 | 5.74 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 12.04 | 4.81 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 12.45 | 4.61 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,400 | 10.55 | 4.39 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 12.18 | 4.35 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,800 | 11.98 | 4.28 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.24 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 12.25 | 4.22 |
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.