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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $9,600 | 19.24 | 2.00 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,500 | 17.76 | 2.09 |
| Emmet Sheehan | LAD | $8,400 | 17.70 | 2.11 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,000 | 17.64 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $6,200 | 13.74 | 2.22 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $7,000 | 15.08 | 2.15 |
| Emmet Sheehan | LAD | $8,400 | 17.70 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.63 | 1.69 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $9,000 | 10.59 | 1.18 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 9.08 | 1.75 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 9.02 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 5.88 | 2.45 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 7.70 | 2.41 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,400 | 5.63 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.63 | 1.69 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $9,000 | 10.59 | 1.18 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,800 | 9.99 | 2.08 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,400 | 9.02 | 2.65 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 6.15 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $8,200 | 9.30 | 1.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 8.82 | 1.57 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,000 | 8.77 | 1.75 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 8.49 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,800 | 6.53 | 2.33 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,000 | 6.31 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.47 | 1.84 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.14 | 1.75 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,800 | 10.03 | 2.09 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,100 | 9.63 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $3,000 | 6.79 | 2.26 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,600 | 5.82 | 2.24 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,500 | 7.74 | 2.21 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,100 | 6.81 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 10.16 | 1.72 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 9.26 | 1.68 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 8.86 | 1.97 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 8.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 8.49 | 2.30 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,500 | 7.91 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.66 | 1.95 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.74 | 1.89 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 11.29 | 1.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.06 | 1.84 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.66 | 1.75 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 9.93 | 1.66 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $4,300 | 9.91 | 2.31 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | MIN | $2,300 | 6.47 | 2.81 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,900 | 8.05 | 2.78 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Yanquiel Fernandez | COL | $2,400 | 6.07 | 2.53 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,300 | 8.26 | 2.50 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 8.92 | 2.48 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,600 | 6.39 | 2.46 |
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.