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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,300 | 22.83 | 2.22 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $12,000 | 21.99 | 1.83 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 20.87 | 2.09 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $8,600 | 17.66 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,300 | 22.83 | 2.22 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $7,300 | 16.04 | 2.20 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 20.87 | 2.09 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $8,600 | 17.66 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,700 | 9.73 | 1.71 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,100 | 8.44 | 2.06 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,600 | 8.34 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 5.99 | 3.00 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,400 | 5.57 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,000 | 9.85 | 1.09 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,700 | 9.73 | 1.71 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,100 | 9.12 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 5.99 | 3.00 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,100 | 6.02 | 2.87 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.79 | 1.96 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 9.67 | 2.30 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,100 | 8.64 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.43 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.31 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 9.67 | 2.30 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,800 | 6.12 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.53 | 1.78 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 10.47 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.13 | 1.84 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.95 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,600 | 8.48 | 2.35 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,700 | 8.61 | 2.33 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.48 | 2.28 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,100 | 6.88 | 2.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 10.60 | 2.12 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,600 | 10.03 | 2.18 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,400 | 9.96 | 1.06 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,400 | 9.16 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.62 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,900 | 7.14 | 2.46 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,000 | 6.92 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.91 | 1.83 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,600 | 10.70 | 1.91 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $8,400 | 10.63 | 1.27 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.47 | 1.75 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,900 | 10.33 | 1.75 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,800 | 10.22 | 1.76 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,500 | 9.96 | 1.53 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,100 | 9.76 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 8.16 | 3.40 |
| Daz Cameron | MIL | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,600 | 6.57 | 2.53 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,500 | 8.64 | 2.47 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,200 | 5.41 | 2.46 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $4,000 | 9.58 | 2.39 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,100 | 9.76 | 2.38 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
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.