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 | 25.26 | 2.81 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 24.15 | 2.42 |
| Cade Horton | CHC | $8,000 | 20.10 | 2.51 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,900 | 19.98 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,000 | 25.26 | 2.81 |
| Cade Horton | CHC | $8,000 | 20.10 | 2.51 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $6,500 | 16.06 | 2.47 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 24.15 | 2.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 11.42 | 2.66 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 10.50 | 1.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 10.03 | 1.86 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,100 | 8.98 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 11.42 | 2.66 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,000 | 5.17 | 2.58 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.47 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,800 | 6.85 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 11.42 | 2.66 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,200 | 10.78 | 2.07 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 10.50 | 1.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 10.03 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,600 | 7.66 | 2.95 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 11.42 | 2.66 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,000 | 5.17 | 2.58 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,400 | 8.49 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 9.75 | 2.17 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 9.75 | 2.17 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 6.45 | 2.15 |
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 | 10.00 | 1.96 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,200 | 9.60 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.46 | 1.60 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,300 | 8.93 | 2.08 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 8.85 | 1.53 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,500 | 8.80 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 5.62 | 2.25 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 6.70 | 2.23 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,400 | 5.35 | 2.23 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,000 | 6.67 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 11.47 | 2.05 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.33 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 11.12 | 1.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.12 | 1.89 |
| 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 | 10.39 | 1.73 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,500 | 10.34 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 7.89 | 3.43 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,000 | 6.36 | 3.18 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,200 | 9.69 | 3.03 |
| Troy Johnston | COL | $2,700 | 8.15 | 3.02 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,400 | 7.21 | 3.01 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,300 | 6.48 | 2.82 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
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.