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 | 44.95 | 4.45 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 37.69 | 3.97 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $9,800 | 34.47 | 3.52 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,200 | 34.30 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,100 | 44.95 | 4.45 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,600 | 34.16 | 3.97 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 37.69 | 3.97 |
| Luis Morales | ATH | $8,400 | 32.47 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 14.86 | 3.54 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 14.78 | 3.89 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.40 | 3.27 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,400 | 13.20 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,300 | 12.36 | 5.37 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 11.12 | 4.45 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 11.87 | 4.39 |
| Blaine Crim | COL | $2,600 | 11.22 | 4.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.91 | 3.80 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.12 | 3.19 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.02 | 3.43 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.91 | 3.80 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.67 | 3.65 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.44 | 3.60 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 13.51 | 3.46 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,700 | 13.51 | 3.65 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.79 | 3.46 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 12.21 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,400 | 9.75 | 4.06 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 12.08 | 3.90 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,700 | 13.51 | 3.65 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 11.48 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.02 | 3.51 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.00 | 3.24 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 11.65 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,700 | 11.17 | 4.14 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,400 | 9.03 | 3.76 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 17.60 | 4.19 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 16.05 | 3.41 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 15.36 | 4.27 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.17 | 3.16 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 15.02 | 3.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 14.79 | 3.44 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,400 | 14.26 | 4.19 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,000 | 14.03 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 12.43 | 4.97 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,200 | 10.81 | 4.91 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 13.75 | 4.74 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 11.82 | 4.55 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,000 | 13.19 | 4.40 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.35 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 11.20 | 4.31 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 15.36 | 4.27 |
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.