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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,800 | 23.28 | 2.38 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,900 | 23.09 | 2.59 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $10,300 | 23.03 | 2.24 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,000 | 22.04 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,900 | 23.09 | 2.59 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,800 | 23.28 | 2.38 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $10,300 | 23.03 | 2.24 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,000 | 22.04 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 10.13 | 1.99 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,700 | 9.54 | 2.03 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.70 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 9.22 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,400 | 6.67 | 2.78 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 5.83 | 2.53 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.51 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,300 | 8.08 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,600 | 11.94 | 2.59 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 10.13 | 1.99 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,700 | 9.54 | 2.03 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,100 | 8.85 | 2.86 |
| Justin Turner | CHC | $2,100 | 6.02 | 2.86 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,400 | 6.67 | 2.78 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,200 | 8.65 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 10.27 | 1.80 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 10.04 | 2.51 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 9.97 | 1.85 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $5,000 | 9.53 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,100 | 7.33 | 3.49 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 7.69 | 2.96 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 9.39 | 2.54 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 10.04 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,900 | 10.80 | 2.20 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.05 | 1.83 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,100 | 9.99 | 1.96 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,200 | 9.90 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 8.46 | 2.56 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 11.80 | 1.97 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,200 | 10.97 | 2.11 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,000 | 9.03 | 2.26 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.89 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,900 | 7.95 | 2.74 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,800 | 6.92 | 2.47 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 12.01 | 2.00 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.83 | 1.82 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,200 | 11.36 | 2.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.73 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $4,900 | 10.62 | 2.17 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,300 | 10.44 | 1.97 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,800 | 10.14 | 1.75 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,300 | 10.03 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 6.77 | 3.39 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,300 | 6.97 | 3.03 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,600 | 7.43 | 2.86 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.83 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,200 | 11.36 | 2.70 |
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.