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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,000 | 25.28 | 2.81 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 24.15 | 2.42 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,900 | 20.49 | 2.07 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,300 | 19.12 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,000 | 25.28 | 2.81 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $6,500 | 15.78 | 2.43 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 24.15 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,300 | 19.12 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 11.34 | 2.64 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 10.30 | 1.94 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 10.13 | 1.88 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,100 | 8.61 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 11.34 | 2.64 |
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.52 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,100 | 5.07 | 2.42 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 11.34 | 2.64 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,200 | 10.60 | 2.04 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 10.30 | 1.94 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 10.13 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,600 | 7.66 | 2.95 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 11.34 | 2.64 |
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.52 |
| Carlos Santana | ARI | $2,200 | 5.37 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 10.15 | 2.26 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.23 | 1.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,400 | 9.01 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 10.15 | 2.26 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,300 | 7.41 | 2.25 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 10.34 | 1.99 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 10.04 | 2.23 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.03 | 1.97 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $10,000 | 9.55 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,600 | 6.40 | 2.46 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 10.04 | 2.23 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 6.62 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 10.07 | 1.71 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,500 | 9.44 | 2.10 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.70 | 1.74 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 8.61 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,400 | 5.35 | 2.23 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,000 | 6.67 | 2.22 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 6.55 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 11.49 | 2.05 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.33 | 1.77 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.12 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.68 | 1.72 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 10.42 | 1.80 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,500 | 10.34 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,000 | 6.36 | 3.18 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,400 | 7.21 | 3.01 |
| Troy Johnston | COL | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 6.46 | 2.58 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,600 | 6.39 | 2.46 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
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.