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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,500 | 24.38 | 2.87 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $10,300 | 21.91 | 2.13 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,000 | 20.82 | 2.31 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,000 | 18.78 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,500 | 24.38 | 2.87 |
| Chad Patrick | MIL | $7,000 | 16.84 | 2.41 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,000 | 18.78 | 2.35 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,000 | 20.82 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.39 | 1.68 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,200 | 9.75 | 2.32 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 9.06 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.41 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 11.28 | 1.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.39 | 1.68 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,100 | 10.02 | 1.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,200 | 9.89 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,300 | 8.95 | 2.71 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,200 | 8.50 | 2.66 |
| Dominic Smith | SF | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,800 | 10.65 | 2.22 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 10.13 | 1.88 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,900 | 9.44 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.64 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,900 | 9.44 | 2.42 |
| Ramon Urias | HOU | $2,700 | 6.55 | 2.42 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,900 | 9.00 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,900 | 10.45 | 2.13 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,500 | 10.11 | 2.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.01 | 1.76 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,700 | 9.68 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,600 | 6.06 | 2.33 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,500 | 10.11 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 10.24 | 1.86 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,000 | 9.49 | 2.37 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,000 | 9.11 | 2.28 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,300 | 8.94 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,500 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
| Darell Hernaiz | ATH | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.65 | 1.94 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 11.56 | 1.96 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 11.45 | 2.29 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.92 | 1.71 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $4,100 | 10.74 | 2.62 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,700 | 10.55 | 2.25 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.49 | 1.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.34 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Mesa Jr. | MIA | $2,200 | 7.93 | 3.60 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,200 | 10.24 | 3.20 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $3,000 | 8.23 | 2.74 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $4,100 | 10.74 | 2.62 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.59 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $3,300 | 8.42 | 2.55 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,500 | 8.91 | 2.55 |
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.