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 | $10,400 | 35.04 | 3.37 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,700 | 32.95 | 3.40 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $9,000 | 32.34 | 3.59 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,000 | 31.58 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $6,000 | 25.99 | 4.33 |
| Colin Rea | CHC | $7,500 | 28.39 | 3.79 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $9,000 | 32.34 | 3.59 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,200 | 29.39 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 14.38 | 3.19 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 13.92 | 3.57 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,500 | 13.11 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,600 | 11.68 | 4.49 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 12.08 | 4.47 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,600 | 11.60 | 4.46 |
| Blaine Crim | COL | $2,600 | 11.29 | 4.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.97 | 3.86 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.62 | 3.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 10.79 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.97 | 3.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 9.80 | 3.63 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.51 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.97 | 3.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 12.69 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.97 | 3.68 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.39 | 3.35 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 11.90 | 3.21 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.71 | 3.35 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.68 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,400 | 9.42 | 3.92 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.08 | 3.57 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.68 | 3.54 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.39 | 3.35 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.98 | 3.54 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 15.52 | 3.69 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.36 | 3.27 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 14.93 | 3.47 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.82 | 3.61 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.05 | 3.43 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 12.72 | 4.54 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,300 | 10.23 | 4.45 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,200 | 9.63 | 4.38 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 12.24 | 4.37 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,500 | 10.41 | 4.17 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 10.64 | 3.94 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,600 | 10.21 | 3.93 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
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.