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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $11,800 | 22.26 | 1.89 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $9,100 | 22.16 | 2.43 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 20.33 | 2.14 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,900 | 17.57 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $9,100 | 22.16 | 2.43 |
| Justin Verlander | SF | $7,200 | 15.74 | 2.19 |
| Bubba Chandler | PIT | $6,200 | 13.27 | 2.14 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 20.33 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 10.99 | 1.69 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.89 | 2.15 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 9.83 | 1.79 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 7.01 | 2.34 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.38 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 10.99 | 1.69 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.89 | 2.15 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 9.83 | 1.79 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,700 | 9.79 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.90 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,400 | 8.93 | 2.63 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $3,200 | 8.07 | 2.52 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,800 | 9.09 | 1.57 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 8.99 | 1.55 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.52 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,600 | 8.78 | 2.44 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,100 | 7.51 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.63 | 1.90 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.04 | 1.67 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,100 | 9.80 | 2.39 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,500 | 9.73 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,100 | 9.80 | 2.39 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,800 | 6.14 | 2.19 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $3,000 | 6.55 | 2.18 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 10.44 | 1.77 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,000 | 8.79 | 2.20 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 8.77 | 1.54 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,200 | 8.72 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,400 | 5.67 | 2.36 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 8.42 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 13.24 | 1.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 12.11 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,800 | 11.33 | 1.16 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $9,400 | 10.87 | 1.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 9.90 | 1.87 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,500 | 9.83 | 2.18 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,900 | 9.79 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 7.22 | 2.89 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,400 | 6.59 | 2.75 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $3,100 | 7.82 | 2.52 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,900 | 9.79 | 2.51 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,400 | 8.26 | 2.43 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,400 | 8.23 | 2.42 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
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.