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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 20.65 | 2.07 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,800 | 19.55 | 1.81 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,300 | 19.53 | 1.90 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,700 | 17.19 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Povich | BAL | $5,500 | 13.75 | 2.50 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 20.65 | 2.07 |
| J.T. Ginn | ATH | $6,000 | 12.44 | 2.07 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,200 | 16.78 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 12.00 | 1.90 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 9.42 | 1.78 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 8.83 | 1.92 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $8,800 | 8.73 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Flores | PIT | $2,000 | 6.77 | 3.39 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,500 | 6.81 | 2.72 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 12.00 | 1.90 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,500 | 10.17 | 2.26 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,500 | 9.77 | 2.17 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 9.42 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Flores | PIT | $2,000 | 6.77 | 3.39 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,500 | 6.81 | 2.72 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,600 | 6.78 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,700 | 9.22 | 1.62 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,900 | 8.86 | 2.27 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 8.68 | 2.17 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 8.49 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,900 | 8.86 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.99 | 1.69 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 9.63 | 1.75 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 7.50 | 2.27 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 6.39 | 2.20 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,700 | 5.89 | 2.18 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 10.57 | 1.82 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 9.66 | 1.76 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 8.92 | 2.03 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,200 | 8.52 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,300 | 7.54 | 2.29 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 7.05 | 2.27 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,000 | 8.49 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.73 | 1.96 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.07 | 1.85 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $10,000 | 11.05 | 1.11 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 11.02 | 1.78 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 10.67 | 2.01 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,400 | 10.19 | 1.89 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $9,200 | 10.14 | 1.10 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 9.92 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.91 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $3,000 | 8.04 | 2.68 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,100 | 8.04 | 2.59 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 7.65 | 2.55 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,300 | 8.30 | 2.52 |
| Jac Caglianone | KC | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.51 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,500 | 6.17 | 2.47 |
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.