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 | 20.44 | 2.04 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,300 | 19.54 | 1.90 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,800 | 19.45 | 1.80 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,700 | 17.93 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Povich | BAL | $5,500 | 13.32 | 2.42 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,700 | 17.93 | 2.06 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,200 | 16.75 | 2.04 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 20.44 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 12.00 | 1.90 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 9.26 | 1.75 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.15 | 1.99 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $8,800 | 8.73 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,000 | 7.59 | 2.53 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,700 | 6.40 | 2.37 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
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 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,800 | 9.78 | 1.69 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,500 | 9.77 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,600 | 6.93 | 2.67 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,000 | 7.59 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,700 | 9.00 | 1.58 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,700 | 6.45 | 2.39 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,900 | 8.86 | 2.27 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 6.21 | 2.22 |
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 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
| 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 | 11.02 | 1.90 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 7.05 | 2.27 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,500 | 5.50 | 2.20 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
| 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 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 9.92 | 1.65 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,400 | 9.56 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Valera | CLE | $2,700 | 7.50 | 2.78 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $3,000 | 8.04 | 2.68 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 7.84 | 2.61 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| 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 |
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.