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 | $12,800 | 24.30 | 1.90 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,900 | 21.66 | 2.43 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,200 | 20.29 | 2.47 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 20.02 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,200 | 20.29 | 2.47 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,900 | 21.66 | 2.43 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $7,100 | 15.57 | 2.19 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 20.02 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 10.14 | 1.84 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 9.84 | 2.52 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.53 | 1.59 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,800 | 9.46 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 7.16 | 2.86 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,700 | 6.79 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 10.14 | 1.84 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,600 | 10.11 | 2.81 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 9.84 | 2.52 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 9.80 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,700 | 8.10 | 3.00 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 7.16 | 2.86 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,600 | 10.11 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $8,600 | 9.79 | 1.14 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.84 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,400 | 9.38 | 2.13 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 9.31 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,000 | 5.52 | 2.76 |
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $2,200 | 6.08 | 2.76 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 9.13 | 2.40 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,800 | 6.38 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.96 | 2.43 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.10 | 1.84 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,100 | 9.98 | 2.43 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 9.70 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.96 | 2.43 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,100 | 9.98 | 2.43 |
| Mason McCoy | SD | $2,300 | 5.39 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 10.18 | 1.85 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,700 | 9.25 | 2.50 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.99 | 1.52 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,700 | 8.53 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,700 | 9.25 | 2.50 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,400 | 8.41 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 12.59 | 1.26 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.88 | 1.95 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 11.13 | 1.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 11.08 | 1.94 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 10.91 | 2.06 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,600 | 10.37 | 2.25 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $4,100 | 10.37 | 2.53 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.22 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,000 | 8.93 | 4.46 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.92 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 8.40 | 2.80 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,300 | 6.37 | 2.77 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,500 | 6.84 | 2.73 |
| Yanquiel Fernandez | COL | $2,300 | 6.13 | 2.66 |
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.