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 | 23.87 | 2.27 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,800 | 20.51 | 2.09 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 19.87 | 1.99 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 19.50 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Sproat | NYM | $7,800 | 19.14 | 2.45 |
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $6,000 | 14.10 | 2.35 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,500 | 23.87 | 2.27 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $7,000 | 15.71 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,900 | 9.20 | 2.36 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,800 | 9.13 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,100 | 8.68 | 2.80 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,800 | 9.13 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,700 | 11.12 | 2.37 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 10.54 | 1.76 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | CHC | $2,300 | 6.93 | 3.01 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,100 | 8.68 | 2.80 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,500 | 8.74 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 10.66 | 2.60 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,800 | 9.05 | 1.89 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 8.97 | 1.91 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 10.66 | 2.60 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,200 | 7.29 | 2.28 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,500 | 8.00 | 2.28 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,900 | 6.52 | 2.25 |
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 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 9.44 | 1.66 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 9.08 | 2.33 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
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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 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $4,400 | 9.40 | 2.14 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,000 | 8.46 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.68 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 8.35 | 2.46 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.07 | 1.83 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,200 | 11.72 | 2.79 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.54 | 1.86 |
| 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 | 8.44 | 3.84 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 9.32 | 3.73 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,200 | 11.72 | 2.79 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 6.82 | 2.62 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,200 | 8.31 | 2.60 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,500 | 6.46 | 2.58 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
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.