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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,000 | 24.41 | 2.22 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,700 | 23.56 | 2.20 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,600 | 20.41 | 2.13 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,300 | 20.08 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Weathers | MIA | $7,400 | 17.01 | 2.30 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,000 | 24.41 | 2.22 |
| Erick Fedde | STL | $6,300 | 13.91 | 2.21 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,700 | 23.56 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 10.29 | 1.94 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $7,800 | 8.76 | 1.12 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,900 | 8.47 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,900 | 8.47 | 2.92 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,600 | 6.56 | 2.52 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,900 | 6.82 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 10.29 | 1.94 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 9.56 | 1.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $8,800 | 9.55 | 1.09 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $4,000 | 9.40 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,900 | 8.47 | 2.92 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 8.44 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 11.13 | 1.99 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,700 | 10.19 | 2.17 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,200 | 9.38 | 2.23 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,300 | 6.19 | 2.69 |
| Scott Kingery | LAA | $2,100 | 5.53 | 2.63 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,100 | 7.27 | 2.34 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,600 | 8.37 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.93 | 1.95 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.19 | 1.64 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.95 | 1.81 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,300 | 9.75 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 5.64 | 2.56 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.89 | 2.45 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,300 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 11.10 | 2.09 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 10.84 | 1.87 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 9.66 | 2.54 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,700 | 9.60 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,800 | 7.17 | 2.56 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 9.66 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,400 | 12.90 | 1.37 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,700 | 11.27 | 1.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.83 | 1.90 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $8,200 | 10.55 | 1.29 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,500 | 10.54 | 2.34 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,600 | 10.51 | 2.29 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $4,300 | 10.32 | 2.40 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 10.19 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 8.46 | 3.53 |
| Daz Cameron | MIL | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.03 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,500 | 7.15 | 2.86 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,100 | 5.93 | 2.83 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $3,000 | 8.24 | 2.75 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
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.