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 | 54.62 | 4.97 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,000 | 52.17 | 5.22 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,600 | 36.23 | 3.42 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 35.29 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,000 | 52.17 | 5.22 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 54.62 | 4.97 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 35.29 | 3.71 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $8,700 | 30.06 | 3.46 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 15.02 | 3.76 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 13.17 | 3.06 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 12.63 | 3.24 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.59 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,100 | 9.83 | 4.68 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 11.36 | 4.21 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.59 | 4.20 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 12.22 | 3.59 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 15.22 | 4.48 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.56 | 3.73 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 15.22 | 4.48 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,600 | 11.05 | 4.25 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,300 | 13.19 | 4.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.68 | 3.34 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.67 | 4.09 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.29 | 3.24 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,100 | 11.96 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,100 | 10.23 | 4.87 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,200 | 9.45 | 4.29 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 8.31 | 4.15 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.67 | 4.09 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 17.04 | 3.87 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,500 | 15.73 | 4.50 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.62 | 3.25 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 14.94 | 4.53 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 14.86 | 4.13 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.86 | 3.63 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.44 | 3.44 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 14.31 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 14.94 | 4.53 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,500 | 15.73 | 4.50 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,000 | 13.43 | 4.48 |
| JJ Bleday | ATH | $2,500 | 11.09 | 4.44 |
| Yanquiel Fernandez | COL | $2,200 | 9.63 | 4.38 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,800 | 12.24 | 4.37 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $2,900 | 12.40 | 4.28 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,200 | 13.59 | 4.25 |
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.