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 | $11,000 | 24.22 | 2.20 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,200 | 18.68 | 1.83 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,400 | 18.66 | 1.79 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $8,800 | 17.99 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 24.22 | 2.20 |
| Will Warren | NYY | $7,500 | 15.73 | 2.10 |
| Cade Horton | CHC | $7,300 | 14.95 | 2.05 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $8,800 | 17.99 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.21 | 1.79 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 9.91 | 1.68 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,900 | 9.35 | 2.40 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 8.42 | 3.01 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,500 | 7.29 | 2.92 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 10.80 | 1.77 |
| Miguel Andujar | CIN | $3,900 | 10.22 | 2.62 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.21 | 1.79 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 10.05 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 8.42 | 3.01 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,500 | 7.29 | 2.92 |
| Eric Wagaman | MIA | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.92 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,100 | 6.02 | 2.87 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $5,000 | 11.01 | 2.20 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 10.13 | 1.75 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.03 | 2.01 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,800 | 8.37 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,600 | 7.59 | 2.92 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.40 | 2.46 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 6.60 | 2.36 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,400 | 7.65 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 11.24 | 1.87 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 11.10 | 1.95 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.90 | 1.88 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,700 | 9.80 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximo Acosta | MIA | $2,300 | 8.33 | 3.62 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,000 | 7.32 | 2.44 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,100 | 9.52 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.28 | 1.66 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,200 | 8.97 | 1.73 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 8.67 | 1.77 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,900 | 8.55 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.53 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
| Nacho Alvarez Jr. | ATL | $2,400 | 5.81 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 11.48 | 1.88 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 11.00 | 1.90 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,700 | 10.92 | 2.32 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,100 | 10.74 | 2.11 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 10.73 | 1.82 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 10.47 | 1.59 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,200 | 10.43 | 2.48 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.38 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,000 | 6.79 | 3.40 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,100 | 6.93 | 3.30 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 8.92 | 3.18 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 7.88 | 3.03 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,300 | 6.64 | 2.89 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $3,100 | 8.55 | 2.76 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,400 | 6.59 | 2.75 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.72 |
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.