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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 33.87 | 4.03 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,400 | 21.75 | 2.31 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,700 | 20.27 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,800 | 19.58 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 33.87 | 4.03 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,400 | 21.75 | 2.31 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $6,700 | 14.11 | 2.11 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,700 | 20.27 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.99 | 1.77 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 10.48 | 1.98 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 9.39 | 2.24 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,100 | 8.81 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,600 | 8.02 | 3.08 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 8.29 | 2.59 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 10.99 | 1.77 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,800 | 10.95 | 2.28 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 10.48 | 1.98 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 10.46 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,600 | 8.02 | 3.08 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
| Blaine Crim | COL | $3,600 | 9.70 | 2.69 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.19 | 2.27 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,800 | 8.85 | 2.33 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 8.82 | 1.60 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $4,000 | 8.81 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 7.78 | 2.99 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,000 | 7.73 | 2.58 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,800 | 8.85 | 2.33 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.19 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.65 | 1.97 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,700 | 10.17 | 2.16 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,100 | 9.86 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,100 | 9.86 | 2.40 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,400 | 7.93 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.40 | 1.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.19 | 1.73 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,900 | 8.79 | 2.25 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,900 | 8.62 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 8.20 | 2.56 |
| Nacho Alvarez Jr. | ATL | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.42 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,400 | 5.75 | 2.39 |
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $3,100 | 7.15 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 13.72 | 2.21 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,400 | 11.88 | 2.70 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.53 | 1.77 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 11.06 | 2.05 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 10.78 | 2.07 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.43 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.19 | 1.73 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,500 | 10.18 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 9.26 | 3.70 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,400 | 7.87 | 3.28 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,400 | 9.59 | 2.82 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,100 | 5.79 | 2.76 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,600 | 9.74 | 2.71 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,800 | 7.57 | 2.70 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,400 | 11.88 | 2.70 |
| Yanquiel Fernandez | COL | $2,900 | 7.75 | 2.67 |
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.