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 | $10,500 | 23.54 | 2.24 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,800 | 20.13 | 2.05 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 19.86 | 1.99 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,900 | 18.97 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Sproat | NYM | $7,800 | 17.87 | 2.29 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,500 | 23.54 | 2.24 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $7,000 | 15.71 | 2.24 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,500 | 18.11 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,800 | 9.59 | 3.43 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,900 | 9.20 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,800 | 9.59 | 3.43 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 7.90 | 2.55 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,100 | 7.55 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,700 | 11.12 | 2.37 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 10.67 | 1.78 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,800 | 9.59 | 3.43 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 7.90 | 2.55 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,100 | 7.55 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 10.48 | 2.56 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,800 | 8.89 | 1.85 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 10.48 | 2.56 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,200 | 7.29 | 2.28 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,900 | 6.43 | 2.22 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 8.76 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,900 | 10.54 | 2.15 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,800 | 10.28 | 2.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 9.75 | 1.88 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 8.69 | 2.23 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $3,300 | 7.37 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.34 | 1.85 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.42 | 1.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 9.14 | 1.60 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,600 | 5.81 | 2.23 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 7.42 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 12.94 | 2.09 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.07 | 1.83 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,200 | 11.76 | 2.80 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 11.24 | 1.94 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,500 | 10.88 | 1.98 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.87 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.83 | 1.81 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 10.45 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,200 | 7.73 | 3.51 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,200 | 11.76 | 2.80 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,200 | 8.31 | 2.60 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 8.61 | 2.53 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,800 | 7.05 | 2.52 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,800 | 9.42 | 2.48 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,400 | 8.38 | 2.46 |
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.