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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $10,000 | 20.55 | 2.06 |
| Emmet Sheehan | LAD | $8,300 | 18.14 | 2.19 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,500 | 17.00 | 1.79 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $8,500 | 15.95 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet Sheehan | LAD | $8,300 | 18.14 | 2.19 |
| Nestor Cortes | SD | $7,000 | 14.84 | 2.12 |
| Zack Littell | CIN | $7,300 | 15.44 | 2.12 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $10,000 | 20.55 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.01 | 1.59 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 9.90 | 2.41 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.83 | 1.82 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,600 | 7.21 | 2.77 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,700 | 11.61 | 2.04 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,300 | 10.23 | 2.38 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.01 | 1.59 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 10.00 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,000 | 9.07 | 3.02 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,600 | 7.21 | 2.77 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 12.63 | 2.34 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 10.87 | 2.47 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 10.51 | 1.84 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,800 | 9.69 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 10.87 | 2.47 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 11.47 | 1.91 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 11.13 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 11.10 | 1.98 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,200 | 10.87 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,200 | 10.87 | 2.59 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,800 | 6.66 | 2.38 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 10.02 | 2.23 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 7.28 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,900 | 10.11 | 1.71 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.70 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,800 | 9.18 | 1.91 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,500 | 9.10 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,600 | 7.35 | 2.83 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,500 | 9.10 | 2.60 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
| Curtis Mead | CWS | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 13.05 | 2.17 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,800 | 12.89 | 2.69 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.98 | 1.84 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,900 | 11.68 | 2.38 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 11.29 | 1.95 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,400 | 11.06 | 2.51 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,700 | 11.02 | 2.34 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.97 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $3,200 | 10.68 | 3.34 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,900 | 8.87 | 3.06 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,100 | 6.07 | 2.89 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,100 | 6.04 | 2.88 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 6.71 | 2.80 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,100 | 8.62 | 2.78 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,200 | 6.09 | 2.77 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,200 | 6.02 | 2.74 |
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.