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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SF | $11,200 | 20.26 | 1.81 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,700 | 17.91 | 1.85 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,500 | 17.22 | 2.03 |
| Zack Littell | TB | $7,300 | 17.04 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Littell | TB | $7,300 | 17.04 | 2.33 |
| Bailey Falter | PIT | $6,800 | 14.42 | 2.12 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,500 | 17.22 | 2.03 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,000 | 13.60 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 13.21 | 2.24 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $5,800 | 8.78 | 1.51 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 8.57 | 1.95 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,800 | 8.18 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,200 | 7.03 | 3.19 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,100 | 5.88 | 2.80 |
| Willie MacIver | ATH | $2,800 | 7.06 | 2.52 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.49 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 13.21 | 2.24 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,700 | 10.14 | 2.74 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,700 | 10.05 | 2.72 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,600 | 9.96 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,000 | 6.61 | 3.30 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,200 | 7.03 | 3.19 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 8.55 | 2.95 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,100 | 5.88 | 2.80 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,800 | 9.78 | 2.04 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 9.14 | 2.08 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 8.75 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,400 | 8.16 | 2.40 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $3,100 | 7.28 | 2.35 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.04 | 1.78 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 10.88 | 2.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,900 | 10.58 | 2.16 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $9,000 | 10.42 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,600 | 8.95 | 2.49 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.66 | 2.46 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $2,900 | 6.93 | 2.39 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,200 | 5.26 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $9,400 | 12.36 | 1.31 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 10.90 | 1.79 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,700 | 10.22 | 2.17 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.66 |
| Kevin Newman | LAA | $2,100 | 5.45 | 2.60 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.79 | 1.97 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,100 | 11.72 | 1.92 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 11.71 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,400 | 11.53 | 1.80 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.31 | 1.98 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,000 | 10.97 | 2.74 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $8,800 | 10.97 | 1.25 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $7,000 | 10.92 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,800 | 7.98 | 2.85 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,200 | 6.26 | 2.85 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,200 | 9.09 | 2.84 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,000 | 10.97 | 2.74 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,100 | 8.29 | 2.67 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,100 | 5.44 | 2.59 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | MIN | $2,000 | 5.17 | 2.59 |
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.