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 | $9,200 | 22.47 | 2.44 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,800 | 22.04 | 2.25 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 21.09 | 2.22 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,300 | 17.62 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $6,000 | 15.13 | 2.52 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,200 | 22.47 | 2.44 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,500 | 15.53 | 2.39 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,800 | 22.04 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 10.10 | 1.94 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,300 | 9.76 | 1.84 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,300 | 9.72 | 2.26 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 8.73 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 10.10 | 1.94 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,300 | 9.76 | 1.84 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,300 | 9.72 | 2.26 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,800 | 9.47 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 10.69 | 1.98 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,900 | 8.81 | 2.26 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $8,600 | 8.45 | 0.98 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,200 | 8.36 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.78 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,000 | 4.94 | 2.47 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,200 | 7.73 | 2.42 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,600 | 6.29 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,400 | 10.90 | 1.16 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 10.22 | 1.83 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,600 | 10.06 | 1.05 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.98 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 8.38 | 2.46 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,300 | 9.34 | 2.17 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $3,200 | 6.91 | 2.16 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,800 | 8.16 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 10.78 | 2.11 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.52 | 1.84 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,800 | 9.32 | 1.94 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.06 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,200 | 8.66 | 2.71 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,900 | 7.29 | 2.51 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,900 | 6.59 | 2.27 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.33 | 1.90 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,800 | 11.27 | 1.94 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,500 | 10.94 | 1.99 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 10.93 | 1.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.82 | 1.80 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 10.28 | 1.90 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $4,200 | 10.26 | 2.44 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $7,800 | 9.94 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,300 | 8.81 | 2.67 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.59 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.55 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,400 | 8.67 | 2.55 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,600 | 6.48 | 2.49 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,300 | 5.74 | 2.49 |
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.