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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,500 | 21.14 | 2.49 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,500 | 20.78 | 1.98 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $8,200 | 18.02 | 2.20 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,500 | 18.01 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,500 | 21.14 | 2.49 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $8,200 | 18.02 | 2.20 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $6,300 | 13.58 | 2.16 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $7,800 | 16.62 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.28 | 2.11 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 8.68 | 1.81 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 8.38 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,400 | 8.15 | 2.40 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,400 | 7.84 | 2.30 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 6.97 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 11.01 | 1.80 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.28 | 2.11 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 9.06 | 1.81 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 9.01 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,200 | 7.30 | 3.32 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,100 | 9.06 | 1.78 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $8,800 | 7.83 | 0.89 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,700 | 7.79 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.38 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,900 | 6.63 | 2.29 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,800 | 6.27 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 11.24 | 2.12 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.90 | 1.85 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 10.00 | 2.22 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 9.49 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 7.71 | 2.75 |
| Jordan Lawlar | ARI | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.75 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,100 | 7.79 | 2.51 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 10.71 | 1.12 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 10.62 | 2.12 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,200 | 9.46 | 2.25 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 8.94 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,500 | 8.78 | 2.51 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,500 | 8.68 | 2.48 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,500 | 5.97 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.54 | 1.96 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.78 | 1.86 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $6,000 | 10.42 | 1.74 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 10.26 | 1.65 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,000 | 10.11 | 2.02 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $5,200 | 9.98 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 9.88 | 1.57 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,200 | 9.78 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,300 | 7.57 | 3.29 |
| Sam Haggerty | TEX | $2,800 | 8.12 | 2.90 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,000 | 5.62 | 2.81 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,600 | 9.72 | 2.70 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,600 | 9.30 | 2.58 |
| Travis Jankowski | TB | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,200 | 8.14 | 2.54 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,900 | 7.38 | 2.54 |
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.