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 | $10,200 | 24.52 | 2.40 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $7,900 | 19.76 | 2.50 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $9,800 | 19.59 | 2.00 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,400 | 18.84 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,000 | 15.76 | 2.63 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $7,900 | 19.76 | 2.50 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,200 | 24.52 | 2.40 |
| Michael Soroka | CHC | $7,000 | 15.06 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.24 | 1.80 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 9.32 | 2.27 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,100 | 9.00 | 2.19 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $3,300 | 8.95 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.77 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $3,300 | 8.95 | 2.71 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 6.09 | 2.65 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $6,500 | 12.32 | 1.90 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,700 | 12.11 | 3.27 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.24 | 1.80 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,000 | 10.14 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,700 | 12.11 | 3.27 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $3,000 | 9.70 | 3.23 |
| Justin Turner | CHC | $2,000 | 6.02 | 3.01 |
| Dominic Smith | SF | $2,700 | 7.60 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,700 | 10.01 | 2.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 9.78 | 1.63 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 8.67 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 8.67 | 2.34 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,800 | 6.48 | 2.31 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 5.71 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,700 | 10.96 | 1.92 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.39 | 1.73 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,000 | 10.38 | 2.59 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.24 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,000 | 10.38 | 2.59 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.47 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 11.67 | 1.82 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,600 | 10.48 | 1.87 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,100 | 9.44 | 2.30 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 8.60 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,500 | 6.85 | 2.74 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,100 | 8.20 | 2.64 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.63 | 2.56 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $5,800 | 12.48 | 2.15 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.44 | 1.91 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $4,800 | 11.03 | 2.30 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,600 | 10.35 | 2.25 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,800 | 10.18 | 1.76 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,700 | 10.13 | 2.74 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,500 | 10.12 | 1.84 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 10.06 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,100 | 7.93 | 3.78 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,100 | 6.61 | 3.15 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,200 | 6.77 | 3.08 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,100 | 6.27 | 2.98 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,700 | 7.89 | 2.92 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,300 | 9.39 | 2.84 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,500 | 9.59 | 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.