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 | $10,700 | 24.19 | 2.26 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,700 | 22.26 | 2.29 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,200 | 21.68 | 2.36 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,200 | 21.40 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baz | TB | $7,000 | 16.63 | 2.38 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,500 | 17.83 | 2.38 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,200 | 21.68 | 2.36 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,200 | 19.03 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.74 | 1.71 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 10.25 | 2.28 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 8.81 | 1.92 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $7,600 | 8.66 | 1.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 7.35 | 2.72 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.60 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,000 | 7.36 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.74 | 1.71 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 10.41 | 1.76 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 10.25 | 2.28 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,400 | 10.17 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,100 | 9.16 | 2.95 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,700 | 7.35 | 2.72 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.60 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.88 | 2.35 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 9.27 | 1.69 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,700 | 8.77 | 2.37 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $8,400 | 8.64 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 7.39 | 2.64 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,800 | 6.84 | 2.44 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,700 | 8.77 | 2.37 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $3,000 | 7.07 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.18 | 1.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.00 | 1.75 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,600 | 10.00 | 2.17 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,700 | 9.60 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,700 | 6.27 | 2.32 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 5.61 | 2.24 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,600 | 10.00 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 10.39 | 1.79 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 9.58 | 1.68 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 8.83 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,400 | 5.63 | 2.35 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,300 | 7.60 | 2.30 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.83 | 1.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.36 | 1.83 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 10.23 | 1.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.21 | 1.67 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,000 | 10.16 | 2.03 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 10.00 | 1.89 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $6,600 | 9.72 | 1.47 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanquiel Fernandez | COL | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,200 | 6.18 | 2.81 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,200 | 6.02 | 2.74 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,900 | 7.86 | 2.71 |
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
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.