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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,600 | 18.08 | 1.88 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $9,000 | 18.05 | 2.01 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,400 | 17.34 | 2.06 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,100 | 16.62 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,000 | 14.32 | 2.39 |
| Charlie Morton | DET | $7,400 | 16.38 | 2.21 |
| JP Sears | SD | $6,500 | 14.38 | 2.21 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,400 | 17.34 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 10.98 | 1.96 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.71 | 1.85 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 9.91 | 1.71 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,300 | 9.38 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 8.71 | 3.00 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,400 | 6.80 | 2.83 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,100 | 7.90 | 2.55 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,000 | 7.55 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 13.27 | 2.25 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 11.44 | 1.91 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 10.98 | 1.96 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,800 | 10.71 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,000 | 6.02 | 3.01 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 8.71 | 3.00 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,400 | 6.80 | 2.83 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,200 | 8.19 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $9,000 | 10.87 | 1.21 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,600 | 10.41 | 2.26 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,000 | 9.92 | 1.98 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 9.73 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,600 | 10.41 | 2.26 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,600 | 5.68 | 2.19 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,400 | 7.35 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $8,400 | 11.09 | 1.32 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.13 | 1.78 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.03 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,600 | 7.97 | 3.07 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 6.42 | 2.79 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $3,100 | 7.96 | 2.57 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.30 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 10.78 | 1.12 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 9.34 | 1.70 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,700 | 8.93 | 2.41 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,800 | 8.63 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,700 | 7.11 | 2.63 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,400 | 5.81 | 2.42 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,700 | 8.93 | 2.41 |
| Nacho Alvarez Jr. | ATL | $2,300 | 5.48 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,500 | 13.95 | 3.10 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,400 | 11.89 | 1.26 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.93 | 1.82 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.56 | 1.85 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 10.52 | 2.10 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.43 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | MIN | $2,000 | 6.38 | 3.19 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,500 | 13.95 | 3.10 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,000 | 5.95 | 2.98 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,400 | 6.92 | 2.88 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,400 | 9.55 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
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.