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 | 20.26 | 2.11 |
| Emmet Sheehan | LAD | $8,400 | 18.26 | 2.17 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,000 | 18.05 | 2.01 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,500 | 17.76 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $6,200 | 14.46 | 2.33 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $7,000 | 15.42 | 2.20 |
| Emmet Sheehan | LAD | $8,400 | 18.26 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.60 | 1.68 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $9,000 | 9.88 | 1.10 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,800 | 9.30 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,100 | 5.35 | 2.55 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 8.08 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.60 | 1.68 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 10.31 | 1.81 |
| 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 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $3,400 | 9.45 | 2.78 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 6.47 | 2.69 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $8,200 | 9.30 | 1.13 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,000 | 9.02 | 1.80 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 8.82 | 1.57 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,000 | 8.52 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,800 | 7.21 | 2.58 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,000 | 6.85 | 2.28 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,300 | 7.40 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.70 | 1.85 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.47 | 1.84 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,100 | 7.03 | 2.27 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $3,000 | 6.64 | 2.21 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,500 | 7.74 | 2.21 |
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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 | 9.01 | 1.64 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 8.75 | 2.03 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,000 | 8.74 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 6.62 | 2.88 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 8.49 | 2.30 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,200 | 7.29 | 2.28 |
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 | 6.65 | 2.89 |
| Yanquiel Fernandez | COL | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,900 | 7.86 | 2.71 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.63 |
| Billy McKinney | TEX | $2,000 | 5.14 | 2.57 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.54 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,300 | 8.26 | 2.50 |
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.