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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,300 | 22.73 | 2.74 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 21.73 | 2.29 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $8,600 | 19.45 | 2.26 |
| Cade Horton | CHC | $7,800 | 18.73 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,300 | 22.73 | 2.74 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $7,100 | 17.39 | 2.45 |
| Cade Horton | CHC | $7,800 | 18.73 | 2.40 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $7,900 | 18.23 | 2.31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,600 | 6.35 | 2.44 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 4.84 | 2.42 |
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $2,700 | 6.54 | 2.42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 5.70 | 2.71 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,100 | 8.21 | 2.65 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,400 | 6.10 | 2.54 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,400 | 8.21 | 1.87 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 8.13 | 1.94 |
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 | 9.72 | 1.80 |
| 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 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.54 | 2.62 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,600 | 10.50 | 2.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.43 | 1.63 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,100 | 9.17 | 2.24 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 8.50 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,600 | 10.50 | 2.92 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,100 | 8.16 | 2.63 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 6.88 | 2.46 |
| 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 | 10.29 | 1.69 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,600 | 10.08 | 2.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.07 | 1.68 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.02 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 8.20 | 3.04 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.92 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 8.24 | 2.84 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,600 | 10.08 | 2.80 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.64 |
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $2,800 | 7.35 | 2.63 |
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.