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 | $10,000 | 20.99 | 2.10 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,800 | 19.08 | 1.95 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,400 | 18.78 | 2.24 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,700 | 18.41 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley | TB | $7,000 | 17.55 | 2.51 |
| JP Sears | ATH | $6,300 | 14.17 | 2.25 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,400 | 18.78 | 2.24 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,000 | 17.46 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,700 | 9.82 | 1.72 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 9.75 | 1.91 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,400 | 9.17 | 2.08 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $3,800 | 8.78 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,400 | 6.38 | 2.66 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.61 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,800 | 11.67 | 2.43 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,200 | 10.05 | 1.93 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,500 | 9.96 | 1.81 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $5,700 | 9.82 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,100 | 9.19 | 2.97 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,200 | 8.66 | 2.71 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,400 | 6.38 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 10.09 | 1.71 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 10.02 | 1.82 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $5,000 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,600 | 8.17 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,200 | 9.97 | 2.37 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,900 | 9.88 | 2.53 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,900 | 9.86 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.87 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 6.51 | 2.60 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,500 | 8.90 | 2.54 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 11.95 | 1.99 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,400 | 11.18 | 2.07 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,800 | 9.10 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,100 | 5.03 | 2.40 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,800 | 9.10 | 2.39 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.50 | 1.77 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,300 | 11.45 | 2.16 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.37 | 1.90 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,300 | 11.16 | 2.60 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.75 | 1.89 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,100 | 10.58 | 2.07 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,700 | 10.23 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,200 | 8.67 | 3.94 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 6.61 | 3.30 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,500 | 7.89 | 3.15 |
| Michael Helman | TEX | $2,500 | 7.82 | 3.13 |
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.85 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.46 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $3,000 | 8.21 | 2.74 |
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.