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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,600 | 21.50 | 2.24 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,900 | 19.97 | 2.02 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,500 | 19.32 | 2.27 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,600 | 19.30 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,800 | 17.18 | 2.53 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $8,000 | 18.96 | 2.37 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,400 | 19.28 | 2.30 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $7,700 | 17.45 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,000 | 11.95 | 2.39 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 9.29 | 1.47 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,900 | 8.79 | 2.25 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $3,000 | 8.57 | 2.86 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,200 | 6.26 | 2.85 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 13.74 | 2.25 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,700 | 12.40 | 3.35 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,000 | 11.95 | 2.39 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $6,700 | 10.60 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | CHC | $2,000 | 6.78 | 3.39 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,700 | 12.40 | 3.35 |
| Troy Johnston | MIA | $2,000 | 5.93 | 2.96 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $3,000 | 8.57 | 2.86 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 9.20 | 1.56 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 8.94 | 3.19 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 8.90 | 2.23 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 8.77 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 8.94 | 3.19 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,100 | 6.19 | 2.95 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,500 | 6.71 | 2.68 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.27 | 1.74 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,900 | 10.18 | 1.72 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.69 | 1.70 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,100 | 9.68 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 6.78 | 2.71 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.33 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.78 | 1.74 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,600 | 10.05 | 1.80 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 9.27 | 2.01 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $6,000 | 9.27 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,000 | 8.35 | 2.78 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,600 | 7.18 | 2.76 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,500 | 5.99 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 11.67 | 1.88 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,600 | 11.23 | 3.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 11.09 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $5,400 | 10.99 | 2.03 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,300 | 10.63 | 2.47 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 10.10 | 1.91 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $5,200 | 10.03 | 1.93 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,400 | 9.94 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,600 | 9.71 | 3.74 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 8.20 | 3.28 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,600 | 11.23 | 3.12 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,100 | 6.32 | 3.01 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,000 | 6.01 | 3.01 |
| Bryce Teodosio | LAA | $2,100 | 6.18 | 2.94 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,400 | 9.94 | 2.92 |
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.