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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $7,900 | 17.29 | 2.19 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $8,300 | 16.77 | 2.02 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $10,000 | 16.69 | 1.67 |
| Dustin May | LAD | $9,500 | 15.11 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $7,900 | 17.29 | 2.19 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $8,300 | 16.77 | 2.02 |
| Trevor Williams | WSH | $7,000 | 14.08 | 2.01 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $7,700 | 14.53 | 1.89 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 10.27 | 3.21 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 8.68 | 2.02 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,300 | 8.61 | 1.63 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,500 | 8.50 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 10.27 | 3.21 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 7.52 | 2.89 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,800 | 6.99 | 2.50 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 6.33 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 10.27 | 3.21 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 10.17 | 1.82 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 9.44 | 1.72 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 8.68 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 10.27 | 3.21 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 7.52 | 2.89 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,800 | 6.99 | 2.50 |
| Ty France | MIN | $3,000 | 7.51 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,300 | 9.12 | 1.72 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 8.26 | 1.45 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,900 | 8.13 | 1.66 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,800 | 8.09 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 6.93 | 2.39 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.38 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 6.49 | 2.16 |
| Mickey Gasper | MIN | $2,000 | 4.28 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.57 | 1.76 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.17 | 1.99 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,000 | 9.80 | 1.96 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,200 | 9.07 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,900 | 8.94 | 2.29 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 5.44 | 2.27 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 9.74 | 1.65 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,800 | 9.05 | 2.38 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 8.82 | 1.63 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 7.73 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 6.12 | 2.45 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,800 | 9.05 | 2.38 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.19 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.70 | 1.86 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,800 | 11.20 | 2.33 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,800 | 10.15 | 1.75 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,200 | 10.03 | 1.93 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $5,400 | 9.85 | 1.82 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,300 | 6.84 | 2.98 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,100 | 5.92 | 2.82 |
| Kevin Pillar | TEX | $2,700 | 7.51 | 2.78 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,500 | 9.70 | 2.77 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,500 | 9.45 | 2.70 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,100 | 8.05 | 2.60 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,600 | 6.65 | 2.56 |
| Eli White | ATL | $3,300 | 8.01 | 2.43 |
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.