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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $12,000 | 18.33 | 1.53 |
| Andrew Heaney | PIT | $7,600 | 17.57 | 2.31 |
| JP Sears | ATH | $8,000 | 16.22 | 2.03 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,300 | 15.17 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Heaney | PIT | $7,600 | 17.57 | 2.31 |
| Trevor Williams | WSH | $6,300 | 13.88 | 2.20 |
| JP Sears | ATH | $8,000 | 16.22 | 2.03 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $7,300 | 14.33 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 10.03 | 2.45 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,800 | 8.96 | 1.87 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 7.20 | 1.38 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,900 | 7.08 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 10.03 | 2.45 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.33 | 2.44 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,200 | 5.01 | 2.28 |
| Rob Brantly | MIA | $2,000 | 4.48 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 10.42 | 1.83 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,000 | 10.36 | 1.15 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $5,100 | 10.30 | 2.02 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 10.03 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,100 | 5.79 | 2.76 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 10.03 | 2.45 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.33 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $6,600 | 9.29 | 1.41 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,800 | 9.16 | 1.91 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 8.84 | 1.61 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 8.52 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,400 | 8.13 | 3.39 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,200 | 6.73 | 3.06 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $3,300 | 7.74 | 2.35 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.36 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.16 | 1.78 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.12 | 1.75 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.98 | 2.22 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,700 | 9.30 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.98 | 2.22 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.63 | 2.17 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,600 | 7.72 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.37 | 1.85 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 8.57 | 2.04 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 8.45 | 2.64 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,800 | 8.38 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 8.45 | 2.64 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,700 | 6.18 | 2.29 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,200 | 8.57 | 2.04 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 7.64 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 13.14 | 2.02 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 12.37 | 2.06 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,900 | 11.19 | 2.28 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 10.21 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,600 | 9.91 | 1.03 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 9.83 | 1.67 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
| Kameron Misner | TB | $3,900 | 9.61 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,500 | 7.70 | 3.08 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 7.67 | 3.07 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
| Kameron Misner | TB | $3,900 | 9.61 | 2.46 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,500 | 5.98 | 2.39 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,900 | 6.85 | 2.36 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,800 | 8.83 | 2.32 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $3,100 | 7.13 | 2.30 |
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.