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 | 20.58 | 2.34 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,500 | 16.39 | 2.19 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,300 | 15.59 | 1.88 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,800 | 14.37 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,800 | 20.58 | 2.34 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,500 | 16.39 | 2.19 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,300 | 15.59 | 1.88 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,800 | 14.37 | 1.84 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,500 | 7.83 | 2.24 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 7.82 | 1.82 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 7.19 | 1.94 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.69 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 5.77 | 2.51 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,200 | 9.51 | 1.83 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,000 | 9.32 | 1.86 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,200 | 9.29 | 2.21 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,400 | 8.51 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,700 | 8.29 | 3.07 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.69 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 5.77 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 8.45 | 1.88 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 7.77 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 6.98 | 2.25 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 7.27 | 2.20 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 6.50 | 2.17 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
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 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,700 | 7.09 | 1.92 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,000 | 7.27 | 1.82 |
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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 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,900 | 8.49 | 2.18 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 4.89 | 2.13 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 7.26 | 2.07 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.28 | 1.74 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.00 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | NYM | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 9.10 | 2.60 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,200 | 8.95 | 2.13 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,100 | 8.77 | 2.14 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,300 | 8.74 | 2.03 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,400 | 8.67 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,300 | 8.06 | 3.51 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,000 | 6.36 | 3.18 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,300 | 6.85 | 2.98 |
| Dustin Harris | CWS | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 7.61 | 2.72 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.69 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 9.10 | 2.60 |
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,500 | 6.46 | 2.58 |
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.