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 | $8,800 | 21.75 | 2.47 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,800 | 17.00 | 2.18 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,500 | 16.07 | 2.14 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,300 | 15.59 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,800 | 21.75 | 2.47 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,800 | 17.00 | 2.18 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,500 | 16.07 | 2.14 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,300 | 15.59 | 1.88 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 10.15 | 1.85 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 8.30 | 1.93 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,200 | 5.34 | 2.43 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 10.15 | 1.85 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,200 | 9.70 | 1.86 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,000 | 9.49 | 1.90 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,200 | 9.29 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,700 | 8.28 | 3.07 |
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,400 | 8.39 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 8.45 | 1.88 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 7.77 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 7.27 | 2.20 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 6.68 | 2.16 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.10 | 1.68 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 9.66 | 1.67 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 9.07 | 1.78 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,600 | 7.88 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,600 | 6.88 | 2.65 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 5.89 | 2.36 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,700 | 6.95 | 1.88 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,200 | 9.81 | 1.89 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,500 | 8.73 | 1.94 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,700 | 8.50 | 2.30 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,900 | 8.49 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,700 | 8.50 | 2.30 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 4.50 | 2.25 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 5.15 | 2.24 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,900 | 8.49 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.30 | 1.74 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 11.10 | 1.79 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.00 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | NYM | $5,000 | 9.22 | 1.84 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,500 | 8.91 | 1.62 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,300 | 8.74 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,300 | 6.85 | 2.98 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 5.51 | 2.51 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 6.53 | 2.33 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $3,200 | 7.41 | 2.32 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
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.