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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,600 | 19.94 | 2.08 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,800 | 17.01 | 1.74 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $11,000 | 16.95 | 1.54 |
| Chad Patrick | MIL | $8,600 | 16.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Brown | CHC | $7,700 | 16.13 | 2.09 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,600 | 19.94 | 2.08 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $6,800 | 14.02 | 2.06 |
| Chad Patrick | MIL | $8,600 | 16.82 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 12.46 | 2.08 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,200 | 8.01 | 1.91 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,400 | 7.97 | 1.81 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 7.53 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.31 | 2.42 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.27 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 12.46 | 2.08 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,500 | 9.11 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,500 | 9.11 | 2.60 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,000 | 7.66 | 2.55 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 11.28 | 2.05 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,200 | 9.32 | 2.22 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 8.99 | 2.37 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 8.52 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 5.25 | 2.39 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 8.99 | 2.37 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,200 | 9.32 | 2.22 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,700 | 8.19 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 11.78 | 2.03 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,300 | 10.44 | 1.97 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,100 | 9.73 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 9.62 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.29 | 2.62 |
| Nick Allen | ATL | $2,200 | 5.11 | 2.32 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,500 | 7.86 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,700 | 11.23 | 2.39 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.48 | 1.93 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,500 | 8.12 | 1.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,900 | 7.59 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,900 | 7.34 | 2.53 |
| Gavin Lux | CIN | $3,100 | 7.50 | 2.42 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,700 | 11.23 | 2.39 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 12.62 | 1.97 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 12.07 | 2.16 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.73 | 1.78 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,400 | 10.63 | 2.42 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,400 | 10.60 | 1.96 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,000 | 10.17 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 10.15 | 1.64 |
| Sam Haggerty | TEX | $7,000 | 9.97 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,300 | 8.79 | 2.66 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,500 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,000 | 7.66 | 2.55 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,000 | 10.17 | 2.54 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,400 | 8.43 | 2.48 |
| Austin Slater | CWS | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.43 |
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.