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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,500 | 24.68 | 2.35 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 23.47 | 2.35 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $7,700 | 21.98 | 2.85 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,500 | 21.60 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $7,700 | 21.98 | 2.85 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,900 | 18.94 | 2.40 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $5,300 | 12.66 | 2.39 |
| Cade Horton | CHC | $7,500 | 17.93 | 2.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.70 | 1.73 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 9.71 | 2.26 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.70 | 1.94 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,300 | 8.12 | 3.53 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 7.47 | 2.41 |
| Andrew Knizner | SF | $2,300 | 5.44 | 2.37 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $8,600 | 10.95 | 1.27 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.70 | 1.73 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,200 | 10.64 | 2.05 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,800 | 9.87 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,300 | 8.12 | 3.53 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,800 | 8.26 | 2.95 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,500 | 9.09 | 2.60 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 9.57 | 2.59 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 9.40 | 2.35 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 9.37 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 9.57 | 2.59 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 9.40 | 2.35 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,400 | 5.57 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.59 | 1.86 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,900 | 10.03 | 2.05 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 9.95 | 1.99 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,200 | 9.78 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,200 | 9.78 | 2.33 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,900 | 9.02 | 2.31 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 9.38 | 2.29 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,800 | 6.35 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 10.59 | 1.83 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,200 | 9.17 | 2.18 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.15 | 1.58 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,500 | 9.03 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,300 | 8.30 | 2.52 |
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $3,300 | 8.00 | 2.42 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,500 | 7.83 | 2.24 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $3,200 | 7.04 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.17 | 1.87 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 11.89 | 1.89 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,800 | 11.77 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 11.23 | 1.84 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.09 | 1.85 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 11.04 | 2.76 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 10.95 | 2.11 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.49 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.41 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 11.04 | 2.76 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,700 | 7.29 | 2.70 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,500 | 9.08 | 2.60 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.54 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
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.