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 | 44.71 | 4.43 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 38.15 | 4.02 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,600 | 35.70 | 4.15 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,000 | 34.60 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,100 | 44.71 | 4.43 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,600 | 35.70 | 4.15 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 38.15 | 4.02 |
| Luis Morales | ATH | $8,400 | 32.42 | 3.86 |
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 | 13.31 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,300 | 12.36 | 5.37 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 11.21 | 4.48 |
| 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 | 12.68 | 3.73 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 12.60 | 6.30 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.16 | 3.20 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.02 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 12.60 | 6.30 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.68 | 3.73 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.67 | 3.65 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,700 | 13.51 | 3.65 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 13.48 | 3.46 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.89 | 3.48 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.94 |
| 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 | 12.52 | 4.04 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,400 | 10.53 | 4.39 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.52 | 4.04 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 11.09 | 3.70 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.49 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 17.73 | 4.22 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 15.72 | 3.34 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.63 | 3.26 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 15.43 | 4.29 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 15.02 | 3.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 14.75 | 3.43 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,400 | 14.75 | 4.34 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,000 | 14.03 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 13.71 | 4.73 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 11.82 | 4.55 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,000 | 13.19 | 4.40 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,400 | 14.75 | 4.34 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 12.06 | 4.31 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 9.89 | 4.30 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 15.43 | 4.29 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,500 | 10.66 | 4.26 |
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.