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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,500 | 36.45 | 3.47 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 36.26 | 3.42 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 33.47 | 3.28 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 33.32 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Mahle | TEX | $8,300 | 30.14 | 3.63 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 33.32 | 3.51 |
| Cade Povich | BAL | $7,600 | 26.56 | 3.49 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,500 | 36.45 | 3.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 16.25 | 3.61 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.67 | 4.09 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.29 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Flores | PIT | $2,000 | 8.29 | 4.15 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 10.68 | 4.11 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.67 | 4.09 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,700 | 10.82 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.17 | 2.94 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.66 | 3.44 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,700 | 9.04 | 3.35 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.83 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.83 | 3.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.66 | 3.44 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,700 | 9.04 | 3.35 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.17 | 2.94 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 13.56 | 3.77 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.94 | 3.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 12.67 | 3.25 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 12.40 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,400 | 9.17 | 3.82 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 13.56 | 3.77 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 9.16 | 3.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.91 | 3.39 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.81 | 3.46 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.34 | 3.24 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,100 | 7.39 | 3.52 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.81 | 3.46 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.91 | 3.39 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 17.03 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.90 | 3.55 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 14.59 | 3.39 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 14.48 | 3.37 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 14.45 | 3.01 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,100 | 14.10 | 3.44 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,900 | 13.38 | 3.43 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Valera | CLE | $2,100 | 10.22 | 4.87 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,200 | 10.41 | 4.73 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 12.67 | 4.53 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,600 | 10.94 | 4.21 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Randal Grichuk | KC | $2,300 | 9.29 | 4.04 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
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.