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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 22.85 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,300 | 18.92 | 2.28 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $7,900 | 18.16 | 2.30 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,200 | 17.96 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 22.85 | 2.41 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $7,000 | 16.66 | 2.38 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $7,900 | 18.16 | 2.30 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,300 | 18.92 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,800 | 10.49 | 2.19 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,900 | 9.77 | 1.66 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 9.29 | 2.16 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.01 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 6.02 | 3.01 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,500 | 6.83 | 2.73 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,900 | 11.26 | 2.30 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,900 | 10.96 | 1.86 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 10.71 | 1.98 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,800 | 10.49 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 6.02 | 3.01 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,100 | 8.45 | 2.73 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,500 | 6.83 | 2.73 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 8.90 | 1.82 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,700 | 8.13 | 2.20 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 7.99 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,200 | 7.97 | 2.49 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 6.04 | 2.24 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 6.87 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 10.12 | 1.95 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 9.66 | 1.79 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 7.95 | 2.56 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,600 | 9.48 | 2.63 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.43 | 1.63 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $4,200 | 8.74 | 2.08 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,100 | 8.52 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,600 | 9.48 | 2.63 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,100 | 7.64 | 2.46 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 6.58 | 2.35 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,400 | 7.94 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.81 | 1.85 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.07 | 1.79 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 10.46 | 1.71 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 10.45 | 1.97 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.37 | 1.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.07 | 1.68 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.02 | 1.76 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 9.85 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,100 | 6.03 | 2.87 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 8.24 | 2.84 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,300 | 6.41 | 2.79 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.78 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,600 | 9.33 | 2.59 |
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.