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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,000 | 19.48 | 1.95 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,200 | 18.92 | 2.06 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,700 | 18.08 | 1.86 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,700 | 17.75 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,000 | 17.47 | 2.18 |
| Michael Soroka | WSH | $7,600 | 16.01 | 2.11 |
| Bailey Falter | PIT | $6,400 | 13.35 | 2.09 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $7,800 | 16.29 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,400 | 10.23 | 1.60 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,700 | 9.27 | 1.97 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,400 | 8.99 | 2.04 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 8.63 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,400 | 7.73 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 7.58 | 2.71 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 14.52 | 2.59 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $9,600 | 10.23 | 1.07 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,400 | 10.23 | 1.60 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 10.21 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,400 | 7.73 | 3.22 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,100 | 8.82 | 2.85 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.74 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 7.58 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 9.61 | 1.63 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 9.20 | 1.70 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.01 | 2.00 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,600 | 8.62 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,200 | 7.14 | 3.25 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,600 | 7.30 | 2.81 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.63 | 1.93 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,200 | 10.60 | 2.04 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.16 | 1.72 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 7.96 | 3.18 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,000 | 7.68 | 2.56 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 8.06 | 2.44 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 11.62 | 1.85 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 9.14 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,000 | 9.04 | 4.52 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,700 | 7.61 | 2.82 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,600 | 6.48 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 11.71 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $5,000 | 10.44 | 2.09 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,600 | 10.35 | 2.25 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,400 | 10.35 | 1.92 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $7,200 | 10.31 | 1.43 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,700 | 10.30 | 1.81 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $4,100 | 10.18 | 2.48 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.04 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Melton | HOU | $2,000 | 6.98 | 3.49 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,400 | 8.13 | 3.39 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 6.29 | 3.14 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,500 | 9.62 | 2.75 |
| Austin Slater | CWS | $3,100 | 8.41 | 2.71 |
| Harrison Bader | MIN | $2,900 | 7.82 | 2.70 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $3,000 | 7.91 | 2.64 |
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.