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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,000 | 21.95 | 2.44 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,200 | 21.36 | 2.32 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,700 | 20.02 | 2.06 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,200 | 16.80 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,000 | 21.95 | 2.44 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,200 | 16.80 | 2.33 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,200 | 21.36 | 2.32 |
| Zack Littell | CIN | $7,000 | 14.58 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.55 | 2.39 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,200 | 9.28 | 2.21 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,900 | 7.93 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.55 | 2.39 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $3,000 | 7.12 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,400 | 10.37 | 1.92 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 9.86 | 2.19 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.55 | 2.39 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,200 | 9.28 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,700 | 6.98 | 2.58 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,700 | 9.25 | 2.50 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 10.93 | 2.06 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 9.85 | 2.66 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $5,000 | 9.11 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 9.85 | 2.66 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 9.09 | 2.11 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,300 | 6.84 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,100 | 10.28 | 2.02 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,300 | 9.70 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,800 | 8.90 | 2.34 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.34 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,300 | 9.70 | 2.26 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,900 | 11.45 | 1.94 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 8.53 | 1.86 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,700 | 8.04 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $3,300 | 7.44 | 2.25 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,400 | 5.26 | 2.19 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,000 | 6.53 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $5,800 | 12.57 | 2.17 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.89 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 11.41 | 1.84 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.06 | 1.84 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.79 | 1.77 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $4,000 | 10.35 | 2.59 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $5,000 | 9.81 | 1.96 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,300 | 9.75 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,700 | 7.90 | 2.92 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,500 | 9.62 | 2.75 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $4,000 | 10.35 | 2.59 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $3,300 | 8.28 | 2.51 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,900 | 9.70 | 2.49 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,400 | 5.93 | 2.47 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,700 | 6.61 | 2.45 |
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.