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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,100 | 25.62 | 2.54 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,600 | 20.75 | 2.16 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,500 | 19.23 | 1.83 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $10,100 | 18.84 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,100 | 25.62 | 2.54 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,600 | 20.75 | 2.16 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,700 | 18.62 | 2.14 |
| Luis Morales | ATH | $8,700 | 18.34 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,400 | 10.74 | 1.68 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 9.99 | 1.96 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 9.16 | 3.39 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 9.13 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 9.16 | 3.39 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 8.39 | 3.00 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,100 | 9.11 | 2.94 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 11.19 | 2.24 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 10.98 | 1.86 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,400 | 10.74 | 1.68 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 10.02 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 9.16 | 3.39 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 8.39 | 3.00 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,100 | 9.11 | 2.94 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,700 | 9.93 | 2.11 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 9.27 | 1.72 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,200 | 7.95 | 2.49 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,400 | 8.21 | 2.42 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $3,700 | 8.16 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $5,100 | 10.47 | 2.05 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,200 | 10.20 | 1.96 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 9.68 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.63 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 9.15 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 10.66 | 1.94 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 9.06 | 1.56 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 8.85 | 1.97 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 8.82 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 8.79 | 2.51 |
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $3,100 | 7.12 | 2.30 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.29 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,600 | 7.93 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 13.22 | 2.10 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.08 | 1.86 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,100 | 11.77 | 2.87 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 11.38 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 11.22 | 1.81 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,500 | 11.00 | 2.44 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $4,000 | 10.64 | 2.66 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 10.62 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,600 | 9.58 | 3.69 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 7.98 | 3.19 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,100 | 6.54 | 3.12 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,400 | 7.03 | 2.93 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,100 | 11.77 | 2.87 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 9.38 | 2.76 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,200 | 8.61 | 2.69 |
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.