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 | $12,000 | 31.29 | 2.61 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,000 | 31.24 | 3.12 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,500 | 20.24 | 1.93 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 19.90 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,000 | 31.24 | 3.12 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $12,000 | 31.29 | 2.61 |
| Luis Severino | ATH | $6,200 | 13.03 | 2.10 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 19.90 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 9.82 | 1.56 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.22 | 1.84 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 9.03 | 2.26 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 8.76 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,000 | 7.12 | 3.56 |
| Cesar Salazar | HOU | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Mickey Gasper | MIN | $2,100 | 5.23 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,600 | 11.71 | 2.09 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,100 | 11.24 | 1.84 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 9.82 | 1.56 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.47 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,000 | 7.12 | 3.56 |
| Justin Turner | CHC | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Cesar Salazar | HOU | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.99 | 1.82 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 9.52 | 1.83 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,300 | 9.16 | 1.73 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.67 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,200 | 5.72 | 2.60 |
| Ramon Urias | HOU | $3,100 | 7.47 | 2.41 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.07 | 2.36 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $3,000 | 7.04 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $5,100 | 11.45 | 2.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 11.20 | 1.96 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 10.51 | 2.24 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.33 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,000 | 9.89 | 2.47 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.34 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,500 | 7.94 | 2.27 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $5,100 | 11.45 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 10.10 | 2.20 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,900 | 9.57 | 1.62 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.51 | 2.11 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.46 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,500 | 7.85 | 3.14 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 6.18 | 3.09 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
| Curtis Mead | CWS | $2,400 | 5.97 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 12.57 | 2.09 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,600 | 11.92 | 2.59 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.60 | 1.78 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,700 | 11.42 | 2.43 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.24 | 1.87 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $5,000 | 11.23 | 2.25 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 11.09 | 1.79 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $4,800 | 10.36 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 9.55 | 3.18 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 6.98 | 2.91 |
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,200 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,200 | 6.18 | 2.81 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $3,500 | 9.39 | 2.68 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 8.75 | 2.65 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,600 | 11.92 | 2.59 |
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.