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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $8,500 | 17.36 | 2.04 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,800 | 17.05 | 2.19 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $8,700 | 16.29 | 1.87 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $11,600 | 15.58 | 1.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $6,300 | 14.14 | 2.24 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,800 | 17.05 | 2.19 |
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $8,500 | 17.36 | 2.04 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $6,500 | 13.09 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,800 | 11.18 | 2.33 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 9.55 | 2.33 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $7,400 | 9.42 | 1.27 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,800 | 8.78 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,000 | 5.61 | 2.81 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,100 | 11.97 | 2.35 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,800 | 11.18 | 2.33 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 10.99 | 2.07 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $6,000 | 10.57 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,000 | 6.70 | 3.35 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,000 | 5.61 | 2.81 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.20 | 1.88 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,300 | 9.05 | 2.74 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 8.59 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,300 | 9.05 | 2.74 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 6.99 | 2.59 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 5.44 | 2.47 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,800 | 8.29 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 10.55 | 2.34 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $10,000 | 10.02 | 1.00 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,200 | 5.71 | 2.59 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 7.36 | 2.54 |
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,400 | 5.69 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.28 | 1.84 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,200 | 9.39 | 2.23 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 8.77 | 1.54 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $4,400 | 8.74 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,300 | 5.79 | 2.52 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,700 | 6.15 | 2.28 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,200 | 9.39 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.28 | 1.76 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.05 | 1.78 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,500 | 10.87 | 1.98 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,800 | 10.74 | 2.24 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.32 | 1.78 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $9,600 | 10.16 | 1.06 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 10.03 | 1.70 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 10.01 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,200 | 7.21 | 3.28 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,300 | 7.04 | 3.06 |
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $2,500 | 7.48 | 2.99 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,400 | 7.16 | 2.98 |
| Everson Pereira | CWS | $2,100 | 6.24 | 2.97 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $3,100 | 8.77 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $3,000 | 8.33 | 2.78 |
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.