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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,100 | 19.06 | 1.89 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,900 | 18.78 | 1.90 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,300 | 18.53 | 1.99 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $7,800 | 18.07 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $6,300 | 14.75 | 2.34 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $7,800 | 18.07 | 2.32 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,500 | 15.94 | 2.12 |
| Mitch Farris | LAA | $8,000 | 16.81 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 10.75 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,200 | 9.93 | 2.37 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 8.76 | 2.04 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.35 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 7.49 | 2.99 |
| Andrew Knizner | SF | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 7.63 | 2.63 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 6.78 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 10.75 | 1.82 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,300 | 10.17 | 1.92 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,200 | 9.93 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 7.49 | 2.99 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 6.05 | 2.88 |
| Andrew Knizner | SF | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 7.63 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,100 | 10.21 | 2.00 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,600 | 10.00 | 2.17 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 9.54 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,800 | 8.08 | 2.88 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,500 | 6.40 | 2.56 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 9.54 | 2.45 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,700 | 8.48 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $6,000 | 11.36 | 1.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 11.22 | 1.90 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,400 | 10.44 | 2.37 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,600 | 9.99 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,400 | 10.44 | 2.37 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,100 | 7.14 | 2.30 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 9.44 | 1.72 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,000 | 9.40 | 2.35 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.23 | 1.65 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.08 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacho Alvarez Jr. | ATL | $2,300 | 5.53 | 2.41 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $3,000 | 7.12 | 2.37 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,000 | 9.40 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,400 | 12.78 | 2.00 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,200 | 11.29 | 2.17 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.10 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.04 | 1.75 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $3,500 | 11.03 | 3.15 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 10.97 | 1.71 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,900 | 10.51 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,300 | 7.56 | 3.29 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,000 | 6.36 | 3.18 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $3,500 | 11.03 | 3.15 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,800 | 8.13 | 2.90 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 9.72 | 2.78 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,300 | 6.25 | 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.