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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,500 | 28.27 | 2.46 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,900 | 20.83 | 2.10 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,200 | 20.19 | 1.98 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,700 | 18.72 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,500 | 28.27 | 2.46 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $7,500 | 16.88 | 2.25 |
| Bailey Falter | KC | $6,000 | 12.88 | 2.15 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,900 | 14.81 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 10.16 | 1.85 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.97 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 8.95 | 1.95 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.77 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,200 | 12.17 | 1.96 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 10.16 | 1.85 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,700 | 9.37 | 1.99 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,400 | 7.13 | 2.97 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.77 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 10.30 | 2.51 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.66 | 1.86 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 9.15 | 1.58 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,500 | 8.95 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,500 | 8.95 | 2.56 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 10.30 | 2.51 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,600 | 5.80 | 2.23 |
| Adael Amador | COL | $2,200 | 4.91 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,600 | 9.94 | 1.04 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.81 | 1.66 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,000 | 9.73 | 1.08 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,700 | 9.03 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 8.71 | 2.72 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,000 | 6.86 | 2.29 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,600 | 7.48 | 2.08 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 9.63 | 1.97 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 9.35 | 1.70 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,000 | 9.18 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.85 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,900 | 6.55 | 2.26 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,600 | 7.91 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,500 | 11.56 | 2.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,400 | 11.19 | 1.19 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 11.05 | 1.84 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,500 | 10.80 | 1.96 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,800 | 10.39 | 2.73 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.35 | 1.62 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,800 | 10.10 | 2.10 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,800 | 9.47 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,100 | 7.57 | 3.60 |
| Everson Pereira | TB | $2,000 | 5.99 | 3.00 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,200 | 6.14 | 2.79 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,800 | 10.39 | 2.73 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,200 | 8.49 | 2.65 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,500 | 6.61 | 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.