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 | $9,500 | 22.29 | 2.35 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,000 | 19.00 | 1.90 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $8,800 | 18.65 | 2.12 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,300 | 18.64 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 22.29 | 2.35 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $8,800 | 18.65 | 2.12 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 18.54 | 2.06 |
| Kyle Hendricks | LAA | $6,500 | 13.15 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.29 | 1.66 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 10.23 | 1.83 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.75 | 2.03 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $3,200 | 8.55 | 2.67 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.29 | 1.66 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 10.23 | 1.83 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.75 | 2.03 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 9.62 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $3,200 | 8.55 | 2.67 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.86 | 1.81 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,700 | 9.94 | 2.12 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,200 | 9.46 | 2.25 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,900 | 9.22 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.60 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,200 | 7.76 | 2.42 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 7.76 | 2.35 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,200 | 9.46 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.61 | 1.77 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,600 | 10.55 | 1.10 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 10.42 | 1.93 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,200 | 10.12 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,200 | 7.57 | 2.37 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.30 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,700 | 8.32 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,800 | 10.08 | 2.10 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 8.95 | 1.83 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.23 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 8.56 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.71 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,900 | 7.70 | 2.65 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $10,000 | 11.92 | 1.19 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 11.56 | 1.89 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 11.55 | 1.86 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,800 | 11.07 | 2.31 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $5,300 | 10.83 | 2.04 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,500 | 10.64 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.59 | 1.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 10.49 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.92 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,500 | 9.48 | 2.71 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,500 | 9.46 | 2.70 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,300 | 6.03 | 2.62 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,200 | 10.15 | 2.42 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
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.