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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 19.61 | 2.18 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 19.50 | 1.95 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,000 | 19.48 | 2.43 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,000 | 17.31 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $6,000 | 15.10 | 2.52 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,000 | 19.48 | 2.43 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $6,700 | 15.41 | 2.30 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $5,500 | 12.32 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 8.43 | 2.01 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,200 | 8.04 | 1.91 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,400 | 7.35 | 1.67 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,500 | 7.21 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 5.80 | 2.42 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,800 | 6.22 | 2.22 |
| Tucker Barnhart | TEX | $2,000 | 4.42 | 2.21 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,200 | 4.83 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 11.82 | 1.91 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.69 | 1.76 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,100 | 9.55 | 1.87 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $5,400 | 9.26 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,500 | 7.19 | 2.88 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.65 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 5.80 | 2.42 |
| Michael Toglia | COL | $3,800 | 8.92 | 2.35 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,900 | 9.79 | 1.66 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,800 | 8.96 | 1.87 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $4,600 | 8.52 | 1.85 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,500 | 8.27 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,500 | 8.27 | 3.31 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 5.31 | 2.31 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,500 | 7.83 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 11.13 | 1.86 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,200 | 10.42 | 2.48 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.09 | 1.74 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.99 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,200 | 10.42 | 2.48 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,400 | 7.49 | 2.20 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,000 | 7.75 | 1.94 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.99 | 1.92 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,800 | 10.01 | 2.09 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,200 | 8.98 | 2.14 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,000 | 8.54 | 1.71 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.85 | 1.81 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,100 | 10.79 | 2.11 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,600 | 10.73 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.04 | 1.79 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,300 | 9.95 | 2.31 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,700 | 9.90 | 2.68 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,900 | 9.33 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,400 | 7.82 | 3.26 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,200 | 6.98 | 3.17 |
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,600 | 7.32 | 2.82 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,700 | 9.90 | 2.68 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,300 | 5.65 | 2.46 |
| Gavin Lux | CIN | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,900 | 9.26 | 2.37 |
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.