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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $12,000 | 25.12 | 2.09 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 22.62 | 2.20 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,500 | 21.46 | 2.26 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,200 | 19.36 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,200 | 19.36 | 2.36 |
| Eric Lauer | TOR | $8,000 | 18.83 | 2.35 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,500 | 21.46 | 2.26 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 22.62 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $10,000 | 10.52 | 1.05 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,100 | 10.47 | 2.05 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.34 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.26 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Salazar | HOU | $2,000 | 5.63 | 2.82 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 7.74 | 2.67 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 5.55 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,800 | 11.16 | 1.92 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $10,000 | 10.52 | 1.05 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,100 | 10.47 | 2.05 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | CHC | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| Cesar Salazar | HOU | $2,000 | 5.63 | 2.82 |
| Eric Wagaman | MIA | $2,800 | 7.60 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 10.27 | 1.87 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 10.20 | 2.32 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 8.91 | 2.17 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 8.71 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.42 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,100 | 7.28 | 2.35 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 10.20 | 2.32 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 6.24 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.57 | 1.85 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,900 | 10.56 | 2.15 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.54 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.41 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $3,600 | 8.39 | 2.33 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 6.24 | 2.23 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 5.68 | 2.18 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 7.09 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 11.00 | 1.93 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,400 | 9.11 | 2.07 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $9,400 | 8.92 | 0.95 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,000 | 8.89 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,000 | 8.89 | 2.96 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,700 | 7.66 | 2.84 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,400 | 8.41 | 2.47 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 11.64 | 2.33 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 11.03 | 1.94 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.53 | 1.79 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.27 | 1.58 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $7,200 | 10.23 | 1.42 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 9.87 | 1.70 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,400 | 8.24 | 3.43 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,100 | 8.82 | 2.84 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.72 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,600 | 9.65 | 2.68 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $3,100 | 8.23 | 2.66 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.26 | 2.61 |
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.