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 | 36.98 | 3.77 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $10,600 | 35.67 | 3.36 |
| Grant Holmes | ATL | $9,000 | 32.90 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | CIN | $7,300 | 32.21 | 4.41 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,900 | 42.30 | 3.88 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,400 | 32.38 | 3.85 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 36.98 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 13.84 | 3.96 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,900 | 13.54 | 3.47 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 12.65 | 3.33 |
| 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 |
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 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.95 | 3.43 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 12.65 | 3.33 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.45 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.69 | 3.17 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.68 |
| 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 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.68 |
| 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 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.32 | 3.90 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.17 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.32 | 3.90 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.57 | 3.70 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,800 | 9.85 | 3.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.18 | 3.45 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,600 | 13.90 | 3.02 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 13.85 | 3.30 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 13.77 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 12.98 | 3.93 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 12.61 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,700 | 11.47 | 4.25 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,800 | 11.86 | 4.23 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 13.77 | 4.17 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 12.49 | 4.03 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.61 | 3.94 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 12.98 | 3.93 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
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.