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 Strider | ATL | $10,000 | 19.90 | 1.99 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,000 | 17.14 | 1.90 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $11,600 | 16.69 | 1.44 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $10,800 | 16.55 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Bido | ATH | $7,200 | 15.45 | 2.15 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $7,000 | 14.93 | 2.13 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,500 | 13.63 | 2.10 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $7,400 | 14.85 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,900 | 9.39 | 2.41 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,400 | 8.65 | 1.97 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.31 | 1.89 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $7,000 | 8.30 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.58 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $3,000 | 7.37 | 2.46 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,900 | 9.39 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 10.77 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,200 | 9.93 | 1.91 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $4,800 | 9.82 | 2.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.61 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,200 | 5.83 | 2.65 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,600 | 9.48 | 2.63 |
| Matt Mervis | MIA | $3,200 | 8.32 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,300 | 10.37 | 1.96 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 8.68 | 1.58 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $7,200 | 8.62 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $2,000 | 5.93 | 2.96 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 11.14 | 2.53 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.32 | 1.69 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 9.99 | 1.72 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 9.65 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,400 | 6.86 | 2.86 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 11.14 | 2.53 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,800 | 8.52 | 2.24 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,200 | 9.19 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.49 | 1.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,000 | 9.36 | 1.04 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,700 | 9.18 | 1.95 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,700 | 8.72 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,000 | 5.58 | 2.79 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.53 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.47 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.45 | 1.94 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 12.41 | 2.00 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,200 | 10.85 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $9,800 | 10.83 | 1.11 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 10.66 | 1.97 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,600 | 10.51 | 1.09 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,900 | 10.26 | 2.09 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,000 | 6.37 | 3.19 |
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,500 | 7.55 | 3.02 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,800 | 8.33 | 2.97 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,700 | 7.85 | 2.91 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,400 | 6.77 | 2.82 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.80 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
| Alan Roden | TOR | $2,400 | 6.48 | 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.