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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 23.24 | 2.37 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 19.54 | 2.17 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,300 | 19.31 | 1.87 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $12,000 | 18.97 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 23.24 | 2.37 |
| Shane Smith | CWS | $6,000 | 13.53 | 2.26 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 19.54 | 2.17 |
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $7,200 | 14.73 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,300 | 8.23 | 1.91 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,700 | 7.82 | 1.66 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,700 | 7.53 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,900 | 6.04 | 2.08 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $4,900 | 9.16 | 1.87 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,700 | 9.11 | 1.94 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $5,300 | 8.43 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,000 | 5.21 | 2.61 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,900 | 6.81 | 2.35 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 9.77 | 1.84 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,500 | 9.02 | 2.58 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 8.25 | 1.83 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,500 | 9.02 | 2.58 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 6.43 | 2.07 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,900 | 8.00 | 2.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.26 | 1.71 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $8,800 | 10.05 | 1.14 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 8.86 | 2.21 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,500 | 8.71 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 6.96 | 2.48 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.32 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 8.86 | 2.21 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 9.07 | 1.93 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,900 | 8.22 | 1.68 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,300 | 7.88 | 1.83 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $8,000 | 7.63 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,700 | 7.08 | 2.62 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,500 | 5.38 | 2.15 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $3,600 | 7.53 | 2.09 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 6.69 | 1.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 12.18 | 2.03 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,500 | 10.84 | 1.97 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,600 | 10.44 | 2.27 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $9,400 | 10.28 | 1.09 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 9.93 | 2.03 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,000 | 9.75 | 1.95 |
| James Wood | WSH | $9,000 | 9.68 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,000 | 6.29 | 3.15 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,200 | 6.61 | 3.00 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.81 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,900 | 7.55 | 2.60 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | MIN | $2,100 | 5.01 | 2.39 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,100 | 9.68 | 2.36 |
| Hunter Renfroe | KC | $2,200 | 5.13 | 2.33 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,700 | 6.26 | 2.32 |
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.