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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 18.22 | 1.92 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 17.59 | 1.76 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,900 | 16.25 | 1.83 |
| Michael Soroka | WSH | $8,500 | 15.27 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Cannon | CWS | $6,400 | 12.70 | 1.99 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 18.22 | 1.92 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,000 | 15.10 | 1.89 |
| JP Sears | ATH | $7,100 | 13.34 | 1.88 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 11.79 | 1.87 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 10.09 | 2.73 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,700 | 7.91 | 2.14 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,800 | 7.64 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 10.09 | 2.73 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
| Alex Jackson | BAL | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 11.79 | 1.87 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 10.09 | 2.73 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,000 | 9.95 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 10.09 | 2.73 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,000 | 7.82 | 2.61 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.82 | 1.80 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,900 | 9.37 | 2.40 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.28 | 2.32 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,600 | 8.85 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 5.67 | 2.46 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,600 | 8.85 | 2.46 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,900 | 9.37 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 11.26 | 2.50 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,600 | 10.47 | 1.87 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 9.83 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 8.85 | 2.60 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 11.26 | 2.50 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 5.77 | 2.40 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.39 | 1.82 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,200 | 9.63 | 1.85 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $3,800 | 9.51 | 2.50 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 9.14 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,900 | 7.58 | 2.61 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $3,800 | 9.51 | 2.50 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,700 | 8.97 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.90 | 1.83 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.01 | 1.87 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.96 | 1.71 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,800 | 10.95 | 1.89 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 10.94 | 1.76 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,000 | 10.87 | 1.81 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,800 | 10.14 | 2.11 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,700 | 10.10 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 8.11 | 2.90 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,900 | 7.86 | 2.71 |
| Harrison Bader | MIN | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,600 | 6.70 | 2.58 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.57 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,900 | 9.96 | 2.55 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 6.68 | 2.47 |
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.