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 | 21.72 | 2.39 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 21.24 | 2.24 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,900 | 17.89 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $9,100 | 21.72 | 2.39 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 21.24 | 2.24 |
| Justin Verlander | SF | $7,200 | 15.93 | 2.21 |
| Bubba Chandler | PIT | $6,200 | 13.27 | 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 | 9.76 | 1.77 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Alfaro | WSH | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
| Harry Ford | SEA | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.75 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,800 | 7.28 | 2.60 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 10.99 | 1.69 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 10.66 | 1.87 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.89 | 2.15 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 9.76 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.90 |
| Jorge Alfaro | WSH | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
| Harry Ford | SEA | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.75 |
| Rafael Flores | PIT | $2,100 | 5.54 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,900 | 10.02 | 3.46 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,800 | 9.09 | 1.57 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 9.03 | 2.20 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,900 | 10.02 | 3.46 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.47 | 2.81 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.52 |
| 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 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,100 | 9.58 | 1.88 |
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 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,800 | 6.14 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.85 | 1.67 |
| 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 | 6.49 | 2.82 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,500 | 7.97 | 2.28 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 8.42 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 12.96 | 1.93 |
| 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 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 9.90 | 1.87 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,500 | 9.83 | 2.18 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,700 | 9.76 | 1.71 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 9.74 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 7.70 | 3.08 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,000 | 5.85 | 2.92 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $3,300 | 9.62 | 2.91 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 7.51 | 2.89 |
| Yanquiel Fernandez | COL | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,300 | 6.48 | 2.82 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,100 | 5.80 | 2.76 |
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.