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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,700 | 21.12 | 2.18 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,000 | 20.13 | 2.01 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,300 | 20.08 | 2.16 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 19.88 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,000 | 18.31 | 2.29 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $6,500 | 14.37 | 2.21 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 19.88 | 2.21 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,700 | 21.12 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 11.41 | 1.81 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.45 | 1.89 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,800 | 9.27 | 1.93 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 9.15 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,500 | 9.11 | 3.64 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,900 | 7.21 | 2.49 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,600 | 6.36 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 11.41 | 1.81 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,800 | 11.16 | 2.33 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 10.55 | 1.76 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,500 | 10.43 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,500 | 9.11 | 3.64 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,800 | 9.69 | 3.46 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.54 | 2.72 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,900 | 9.57 | 1.95 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,600 | 9.47 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,200 | 8.53 | 2.67 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 9.69 | 2.42 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 9.53 | 2.38 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,900 | 6.44 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $5,100 | 10.52 | 2.06 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 10.29 | 2.06 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 10.69 | 2.43 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,900 | 9.16 | 2.35 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,300 | 9.88 | 2.30 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 6.37 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.66 | 2.15 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.53 | 1.64 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,000 | 8.92 | 1.49 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 8.57 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,200 | 8.08 | 2.52 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 8.57 | 2.52 |
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $3,300 | 7.13 | 2.16 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.66 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.02 | 1.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.77 | 1.90 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,700 | 11.47 | 2.01 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 11.18 | 2.11 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $5,400 | 11.11 | 2.06 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.05 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.67 | 1.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.45 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 8.04 | 3.09 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,800 | 9.94 | 2.62 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,800 | 7.30 | 2.61 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,400 | 6.24 | 2.60 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,000 | 7.71 | 2.57 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,500 | 8.94 | 2.55 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,600 | 6.38 | 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.