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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 25.37 | 2.82 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,700 | 22.30 | 2.08 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,100 | 22.12 | 2.43 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,100 | 21.05 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 25.37 | 2.82 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,200 | 16.60 | 2.68 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $6,500 | 16.88 | 2.60 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,100 | 22.12 | 2.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.53 | 1.73 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,900 | 9.14 | 1.87 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 8.79 | 2.38 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 8.61 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,600 | 7.07 | 2.72 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 5.73 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,300 | 11.03 | 2.08 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.53 | 1.73 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,700 | 10.47 | 2.23 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,700 | 9.50 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,600 | 7.07 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 9.59 | 2.46 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 8.84 | 1.96 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,300 | 8.73 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 9.59 | 2.46 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.75 | 1.82 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,800 | 10.63 | 2.22 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,400 | 10.51 | 1.95 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.16 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 9.05 | 2.66 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,000 | 7.58 | 2.53 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 8.09 | 2.53 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,800 | 6.84 | 2.44 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 10.77 | 1.96 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,900 | 9.23 | 1.88 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,900 | 8.92 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 7.33 | 2.82 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,600 | 7.30 | 2.81 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.99 | 1.84 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 11.71 | 1.89 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 11.45 | 1.94 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 11.28 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,000 | 10.90 | 1.82 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,100 | 10.74 | 2.11 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,400 | 10.59 | 1.96 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 10.52 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 10.52 | 3.09 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 8.11 | 3.00 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.93 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
| Yanquiel Fernandez | COL | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.75 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,100 | 5.45 | 2.60 |
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.