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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,800 | 35.77 | 3.65 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,800 | 34.68 | 3.54 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,400 | 33.35 | 3.21 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,400 | 32.03 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Farris | LAA | $6,600 | 28.20 | 4.27 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,800 | 35.77 | 3.65 |
| Charlie Morton | DET | $8,700 | 31.15 | 3.58 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,800 | 34.68 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.38 | 3.27 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,500 | 13.21 | 3.78 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 13.13 | 4.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 13.13 | 4.86 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.76 | 4.25 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 11.04 | 4.09 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 12.93 | 3.92 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 12.40 | 4.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 12.40 | 4.13 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 12.93 | 3.92 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,500 | 8.47 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 14.76 | 4.22 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 14.16 | 3.63 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 13.22 | 3.57 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 14.76 | 4.22 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,900 | 10.94 | 3.77 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 11.66 | 3.64 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 14.16 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.49 | 3.29 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.49 | 3.78 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.12 | 3.03 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,400 | 12.03 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,200 | 9.35 | 4.25 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.94 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.49 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 17.18 | 4.19 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 14.94 | 4.27 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 14.89 | 6.47 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 14.73 | 3.07 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,300 | 14.63 | 3.40 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.61 | 3.48 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,100 | 14.43 | 3.52 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,600 | 14.24 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 14.89 | 6.47 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 13.31 | 4.44 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 14.94 | 4.27 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 9.72 | 4.22 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 17.18 | 4.19 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 10.88 | 4.19 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,300 | 9.58 | 4.16 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
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.