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 | 36.26 | 3.45 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 35.89 | 3.39 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 34.75 | 3.66 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 33.50 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 34.75 | 3.66 |
| Tyler Mahle | TEX | $8,300 | 29.02 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,500 | 36.26 | 3.45 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,800 | 29.84 | 3.39 |
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 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 13.23 | 3.31 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.67 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 11.28 | 4.34 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.67 | 4.09 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
| Blaine Crim | COL | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.17 | 2.94 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.09 | 3.58 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.66 | 3.44 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,700 | 9.26 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 8.04 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.09 | 3.58 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.66 | 3.44 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,700 | 9.26 | 3.43 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 13.56 | 3.77 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,400 | 8.96 | 3.73 |
| 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 | 14.46 | 3.53 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.26 | 3.63 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.46 | 3.53 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,400 | 8.46 | 3.53 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.81 | 3.46 |
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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 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 12.98 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Valera | CLE | $2,100 | 10.09 | 4.81 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 12.65 | 4.52 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,500 | 10.66 | 4.26 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 9.53 | 3.97 |
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.