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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,700 | 20.09 | 2.07 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,200 | 19.86 | 2.16 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,800 | 18.62 | 2.12 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $9,000 | 17.90 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,200 | 19.86 | 2.16 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,800 | 14.39 | 2.12 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,800 | 18.62 | 2.12 |
| Janson Junk | MIA | $6,500 | 13.67 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,000 | 10.72 | 2.14 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 9.77 | 2.38 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,700 | 9.62 | 1.69 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,200 | 9.11 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,900 | 8.74 | 3.01 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 4.97 | 2.48 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,500 | 11.33 | 2.52 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,000 | 10.72 | 2.14 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,200 | 10.22 | 1.96 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $6,000 | 9.95 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,600 | 8.00 | 3.08 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,900 | 8.74 | 3.01 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,500 | 6.42 | 2.57 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,500 | 11.33 | 2.52 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 9.47 | 1.97 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.35 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,400 | 8.98 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,200 | 8.49 | 2.65 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 6.27 | 2.41 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 5.43 | 2.36 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 10.96 | 2.11 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,000 | 9.96 | 1.99 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 9.95 | 2.21 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 9.64 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,800 | 7.25 | 2.59 |
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,400 | 6.08 | 2.53 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 7.25 | 2.50 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 6.03 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,300 | 9.54 | 2.22 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.46 | 1.63 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,700 | 8.65 | 1.84 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,900 | 8.63 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 5.73 | 2.29 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,300 | 9.54 | 2.22 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 4.64 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.72 | 1.80 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 11.14 | 1.77 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.84 | 1.87 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 10.45 | 1.77 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,500 | 10.44 | 1.90 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,900 | 10.43 | 2.67 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $4,200 | 10.18 | 2.42 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,400 | 10.12 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,300 | 7.27 | 3.16 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,500 | 7.04 | 2.82 |
| Joey Wiemer | WSH | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,300 | 6.29 | 2.73 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
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.