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 | $11,000 | 42.44 | 3.86 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,200 | 37.61 | 3.69 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,700 | 37.43 | 3.86 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,900 | 35.86 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,900 | 35.86 | 4.03 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 42.44 | 3.86 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,700 | 37.43 | 3.86 |
| Luis Morales | ATH | $8,200 | 30.47 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 13.14 | 3.37 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 12.88 | 3.14 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,800 | 12.55 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,000 | 11.71 | 5.85 |
| Blaine Crim | COL | $2,000 | 10.08 | 5.04 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,800 | 12.55 | 4.48 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,200 | 8.94 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.33 | 3.63 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.13 | 3.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 11.99 | 3.24 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.47 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 9.13 | 4.35 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.13 | 3.67 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.65 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.33 | 3.63 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 14.46 | 3.80 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.01 | 3.25 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 12.95 | 3.50 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.66 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 10.64 | 3.80 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 14.46 | 3.80 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 11.92 | 3.73 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 13.52 | 3.65 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.37 | 3.87 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.85 | 2.96 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.43 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,300 | 10.39 | 4.52 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.37 | 3.87 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 11.01 | 3.79 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 16.84 | 3.44 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 15.83 | 3.68 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 14.61 | 3.48 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.55 | 3.55 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 14.37 | 3.99 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 13.98 | 3.33 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,400 | 13.39 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,300 | 12.56 | 5.46 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 13.36 | 4.61 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,500 | 11.47 | 4.59 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.66 | 4.26 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | MIA | $2,100 | 8.85 | 4.22 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,700 | 11.31 | 4.19 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 10.81 | 4.16 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
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.