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 | $10,100 | 41.38 | 4.10 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,500 | 35.91 | 3.42 |
| Corbin Burnes | ARI | $8,700 | 34.22 | 3.93 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $8,100 | 33.34 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $8,100 | 33.34 | 4.12 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,100 | 41.38 | 4.10 |
| Chris Paddack | MIN | $6,500 | 26.66 | 4.10 |
| Corbin Burnes | ARI | $8,700 | 34.22 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 13.09 | 3.97 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $3,300 | 11.07 | 3.36 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,300 | 10.88 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 13.09 | 3.97 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,700 | 10.42 | 3.86 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,100 | 8.06 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.51 | 3.57 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 11.82 | 4.38 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,500 | 10.98 | 4.39 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 10.89 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,500 | 10.98 | 4.39 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 11.82 | 4.38 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 10.89 | 4.03 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,200 | 8.33 | 3.79 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.25 | 3.40 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 12.96 | 3.60 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.81 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 11.28 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,300 | 9.27 | 4.03 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.81 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.74 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 12.96 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 12.71 | 3.97 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 10.99 | 3.54 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,100 | 10.33 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,100 | 9.35 | 4.45 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 12.71 | 3.97 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 10.99 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 16.12 | 3.58 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,500 | 13.63 | 3.89 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,600 | 13.61 | 3.78 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 13.20 | 3.57 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,500 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 12.86 | 3.57 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,200 | 12.80 | 4.00 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,500 | 12.69 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.35 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,300 | 9.62 | 4.18 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,600 | 10.83 | 4.17 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 8.75 | 4.17 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.04 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,200 | 12.80 | 4.00 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,200 | 8.81 | 4.00 |
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.