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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,900 | 42.30 | 3.88 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 37.67 | 3.84 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $10,600 | 35.67 | 3.36 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $9,000 | 32.51 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,900 | 42.30 | 3.88 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 37.67 | 3.84 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,400 | 31.67 | 3.77 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,000 | 29.03 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 13.84 | 3.96 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,900 | 13.68 | 3.51 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,900 | 13.37 | 3.43 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,500 | 11.28 | 4.51 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.16 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.34 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 12.20 | 3.81 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.12 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.42 | 3.72 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.95 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 12.20 | 3.81 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.42 | 3.72 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,000 | 7.21 | 3.61 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,200 | 7.84 | 3.56 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.95 | 3.24 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.45 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.73 | 3.74 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.48 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.19 | 4.00 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.32 | 3.90 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.73 | 3.74 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $2,600 | 9.18 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.57 | 3.70 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.17 | 3.10 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.07 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.07 | 3.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.57 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.18 | 3.45 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 14.31 | 4.34 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 13.85 | 3.30 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,600 | 13.85 | 3.01 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 13.77 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.61 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,200 | 10.54 | 4.79 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,700 | 11.95 | 4.42 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 14.31 | 4.34 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 13.77 | 4.17 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.12 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,800 | 11.38 | 4.07 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 12.49 | 4.03 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
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.