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 | $9,800 | 33.67 | 3.44 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,100 | 32.33 | 3.55 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,200 | 31.74 | 3.45 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,300 | 31.64 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,100 | 32.33 | 3.55 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,700 | 30.22 | 3.47 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,200 | 31.74 | 3.45 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,800 | 33.67 | 3.44 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 15.92 | 3.46 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.87 | 4.08 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,500 | 13.15 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 13.87 | 4.08 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,200 | 12.64 | 3.95 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,700 | 10.32 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.48 | 3.71 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.72 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,100 | 11.31 | 3.65 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,500 | 7.85 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.72 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.48 | 3.71 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,100 | 11.31 | 3.65 |
| Jorbit Vivas | NYY | $2,000 | 6.35 | 3.18 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 15.02 | 4.29 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.28 | 3.79 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 12.72 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 15.02 | 4.29 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 12.72 | 4.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.28 | 3.79 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | TB | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.50 | 3.65 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 12.82 | 3.77 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.05 | 3.54 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,500 | 9.76 | 3.90 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 12.82 | 3.77 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,500 | 9.39 | 3.76 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.99 | 3.33 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 14.80 | 3.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.67 | 3.67 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 14.57 | 3.39 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 14.45 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,100 | 14.33 | 3.49 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Austin Slater | CWS | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,600 | 10.82 | 4.16 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,100 | 12.87 | 4.15 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,900 | 11.69 | 4.03 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,400 | 9.64 | 4.02 |
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.