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 | 24.67 | 2.24 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,500 | 21.99 | 2.09 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,800 | 20.91 | 2.38 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,700 | 19.57 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,800 | 20.91 | 2.38 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,300 | 14.91 | 2.37 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $6,600 | 15.55 | 2.36 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $6,000 | 14.04 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 11.28 | 1.82 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.30 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,400 | 8.58 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,400 | 8.58 | 2.52 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 6.88 | 2.46 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,400 | 5.86 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 11.28 | 1.82 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,800 | 10.91 | 2.27 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,700 | 10.78 | 2.29 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,100 | 9.82 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,000 | 7.12 | 3.56 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,400 | 8.58 | 2.52 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,200 | 8.04 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 10.25 | 1.74 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 9.20 | 1.84 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,500 | 8.60 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,400 | 7.87 | 2.32 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 5.09 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 11.13 | 2.06 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 10.17 | 2.31 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 10.09 | 1.83 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,600 | 9.87 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,700 | 9.19 | 2.48 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,900 | 7.12 | 2.46 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,200 | 7.77 | 2.43 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,000 | 9.48 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,200 | 10.08 | 1.94 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,100 | 9.50 | 1.86 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,700 | 9.31 | 2.52 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.20 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.92 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,700 | 9.31 | 2.52 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,000 | 7.49 | 2.50 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,800 | 6.94 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,000 | 11.39 | 1.90 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.16 | 1.69 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 11.10 | 1.82 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,500 | 10.92 | 1.99 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.54 | 1.85 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,800 | 10.49 | 1.81 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,200 | 10.47 | 2.01 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,800 | 10.24 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 6.60 | 3.30 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | $2,400 | 7.01 | 2.92 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 10.08 | 2.80 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,100 | 8.61 | 2.78 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| Harrison Bader | MIN | $2,700 | 7.38 | 2.73 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,000 | 8.05 | 2.68 |
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.