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 | $10,000 | 20.95 | 2.09 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $8,200 | 19.47 | 2.37 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,500 | 19.10 | 2.01 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $10,500 | 18.97 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $8,200 | 19.47 | 2.37 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $7,800 | 17.73 | 2.27 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $6,700 | 14.60 | 2.18 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 20.95 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,900 | 9.76 | 2.50 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,300 | 8.45 | 1.97 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 8.42 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,400 | 7.39 | 3.08 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,400 | 6.89 | 2.87 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,000 | 5.22 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 9.77 | 1.71 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,900 | 9.76 | 2.50 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,800 | 9.46 | 2.49 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,400 | 7.39 | 3.08 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,000 | 5.99 | 3.00 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,400 | 6.89 | 2.87 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,300 | 10.32 | 1.95 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,600 | 8.96 | 1.60 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 8.89 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.91 |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.78 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,200 | 8.38 | 2.62 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 11.05 | 2.51 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.59 | 1.83 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.29 | 1.77 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,000 | 9.94 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,100 | 7.04 | 3.35 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 11.05 | 2.51 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 8.42 | 2.48 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 5.66 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 10.50 | 1.78 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,300 | 8.97 | 2.09 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 8.95 | 2.56 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,500 | 8.94 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Workman | CHC | $2,300 | 6.27 | 2.72 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 8.95 | 2.56 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,200 | 4.92 | 2.24 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 6.82 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.93 | 2.02 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 11.26 | 1.82 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.22 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 11.11 | 1.76 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 10.89 | 2.02 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 10.76 | 1.99 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,700 | 10.40 | 2.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 9.86 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,000 | 7.18 | 3.59 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 7.95 | 3.18 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,800 | 8.43 | 3.01 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,100 | 6.07 | 2.89 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 6.62 | 2.88 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.87 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,700 | 10.40 | 2.81 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
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.