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 | $10,200 | 43.96 | 4.31 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,400 | 41.92 | 4.03 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,200 | 36.52 | 3.58 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $9,600 | 35.06 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 43.96 | 4.31 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,600 | 31.76 | 4.18 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,400 | 41.92 | 4.03 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $9,600 | 35.06 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 15.14 | 4.33 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 14.32 | 3.58 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.46 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,500 | 11.46 | 4.59 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 15.14 | 4.33 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $2,900 | 11.31 | 3.90 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.16 | 3.38 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 11.96 | 3.32 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 11.08 | 3.26 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.73 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.16 | 3.38 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 11.96 | 3.32 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 11.08 | 3.26 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.28 | 3.32 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.27 | 3.79 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.27 | 3.79 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 13.77 | 4.30 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.22 | 3.39 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,300 | 12.22 | 3.70 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.49 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 13.77 | 4.30 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,300 | 12.22 | 3.70 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 8.37 | 3.64 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.05 | 3.57 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.80 | 3.51 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.15 | 3.44 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.90 | 3.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.71 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.37 | 3.27 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 13.73 | 3.92 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 13.66 | 3.18 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,300 | 9.37 | 4.07 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.03 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 8.83 | 4.01 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 13.73 | 3.92 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.31 | 3.85 |
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.