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 | $10,300 | 24.78 | 2.41 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 21.95 | 2.00 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,600 | 20.91 | 2.18 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,500 | 20.44 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | KC | $6,500 | 17.31 | 2.66 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $7,300 | 18.57 | 2.54 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,300 | 24.78 | 2.41 |
| Ryan Weathers | MIA | $7,200 | 16.50 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 11.39 | 1.96 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 9.30 | 2.11 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 9.17 | 2.18 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,800 | 8.61 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,800 | 8.61 | 3.07 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.84 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,300 | 6.13 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 11.39 | 1.96 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 10.86 | 1.90 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,600 | 9.34 | 2.03 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 9.30 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,800 | 8.61 | 3.07 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,500 | 7.16 | 2.87 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 12.06 | 2.19 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,200 | 9.71 | 2.31 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 8.81 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,100 | 6.04 | 2.88 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,600 | 7.18 | 2.76 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.66 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $6,300 | 11.52 | 1.83 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 11.23 | 1.90 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.86 | 1.75 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.45 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.45 | 2.32 |
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,800 | 8.56 | 2.25 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,600 | 8.05 | 2.24 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,600 | 7.99 | 2.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.22 | 1.79 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,300 | 9.94 | 2.31 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.92 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,000 | 8.39 | 2.80 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 10.05 | 2.58 |
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 11.86 | 1.77 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,400 | 11.82 | 2.69 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 10.68 | 1.75 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,800 | 10.42 | 1.80 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 10.36 | 1.76 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,100 | 10.35 | 1.70 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,500 | 10.21 | 1.86 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,400 | 10.16 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Johnson | SF | $2,300 | 6.99 | 3.04 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,800 | 8.41 | 3.01 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,600 | 7.80 | 3.00 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,300 | 6.67 | 2.90 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,200 | 6.25 | 2.84 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,200 | 6.18 | 2.81 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,300 | 9.03 | 2.74 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,400 | 11.82 | 2.69 |
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.