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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,700 | 21.70 | 2.49 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,900 | 19.93 | 2.24 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,300 | 18.35 | 2.21 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 17.96 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,400 | 16.47 | 2.57 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,700 | 21.70 | 2.49 |
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $7,000 | 16.39 | 2.34 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,900 | 19.93 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.49 | 1.81 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 10.00 | 2.38 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,400 | 9.67 | 1.79 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 9.37 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $3,000 | 8.55 | 2.85 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.60 | 2.67 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,600 | 6.81 | 2.62 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,400 | 8.89 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $5,300 | 10.82 | 2.04 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.49 | 1.81 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 10.00 | 2.38 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 9.79 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,000 | 6.38 | 3.19 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,200 | 6.99 | 3.18 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,200 | 6.94 | 3.16 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,000 | 6.29 | 3.15 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 10.39 | 1.82 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,000 | 9.50 | 2.37 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 9.02 | 1.92 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 8.86 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.57 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,200 | 5.61 | 2.55 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 11.74 | 2.35 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 10.96 | 1.83 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.68 | 1.84 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,800 | 10.40 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,400 | 8.55 | 2.51 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 11.74 | 2.35 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $3,100 | 7.00 | 2.26 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 11.75 | 2.35 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.67 | 1.78 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 9.41 | 1.96 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $4,100 | 9.09 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 8.89 | 2.54 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.38 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 11.75 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 7.90 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,100 | 13.61 | 1.92 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,900 | 11.02 | 2.25 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,600 | 10.97 | 1.66 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,300 | 10.89 | 2.05 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,800 | 10.78 | 2.84 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,500 | 10.73 | 1.95 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,100 | 10.44 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.31 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,100 | 6.47 | 3.08 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,800 | 10.78 | 2.84 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,600 | 7.27 | 2.80 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 6.83 | 2.73 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,300 | 6.02 | 2.62 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | MIN | $2,100 | 5.40 | 2.57 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,500 | 8.88 | 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.