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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 21.01 | 2.21 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,300 | 17.93 | 1.93 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,700 | 16.15 | 2.10 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $8,300 | 15.85 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 21.01 | 2.21 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,700 | 16.15 | 2.10 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,300 | 17.93 | 1.93 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $8,300 | 15.85 | 1.91 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,400 | 6.90 | 2.03 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,100 | 6.54 | 2.11 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,200 | 6.31 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,200 | 5.24 | 2.38 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.44 | 2.37 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,700 | 10.70 | 2.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,900 | 9.15 | 1.87 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,800 | 7.67 | 2.02 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 7.62 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,200 | 5.24 | 2.38 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.44 | 2.37 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,100 | 7.59 | 1.85 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 7.06 | 2.52 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,900 | 6.10 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 7.06 | 2.52 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,900 | 6.10 | 2.10 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 6.05 | 1.89 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,800 | 9.16 | 1.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,200 | 8.31 | 1.60 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,600 | 7.40 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.30 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 6.51 | 2.10 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 10.01 | 1.82 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 8.69 | 1.70 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,400 | 8.51 | 1.93 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $3,300 | 6.96 | 2.11 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,500 | 4.85 | 1.94 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 12.35 | 2.06 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,300 | 10.12 | 1.91 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,100 | 9.49 | 2.31 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,600 | 9.00 | 1.96 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,400 | 8.91 | 1.65 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,300 | 8.72 | 2.03 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,000 | 8.56 | 2.14 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,800 | 8.02 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Rodriguez | CLE | $2,600 | 6.72 | 2.58 |
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,200 | 7.43 | 2.32 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,100 | 9.49 | 2.31 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $3,000 | 6.72 | 2.24 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,000 | 8.56 | 2.14 |
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.