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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $12,000 | 21.12 | 1.76 |
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $8,700 | 20.09 | 2.31 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,200 | 18.93 | 2.06 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $8,300 | 18.41 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $8,700 | 20.09 | 2.31 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $8,300 | 18.41 | 2.22 |
| Martin Perez | ATL | $6,200 | 13.58 | 2.19 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,100 | 16.81 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.59 | 2.40 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.33 | 1.64 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.97 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,000 | 6.22 | 3.11 |
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.77 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.81 | 2.62 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,500 | 10.27 | 2.28 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $9,000 | 10.00 | 1.11 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.59 | 2.40 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,000 | 6.22 | 3.11 |
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.29 | 2.06 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.97 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.15 | 1.79 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 9.03 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,200 | 6.74 | 3.06 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,900 | 6.83 | 2.36 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,600 | 8.10 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.54 | 1.73 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 9.73 | 2.26 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 9.64 | 1.55 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.63 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,400 | 5.79 | 2.41 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 9.38 | 2.29 |
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 9.01 | 2.43 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,400 | 8.88 | 1.65 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 8.82 | 1.58 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,700 | 8.77 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | STL | $2,800 | 7.53 | 2.69 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 9.01 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.80 | 2.00 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 11.11 | 1.11 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 10.60 | 1.96 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,800 | 9.86 | 2.06 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 9.70 | 1.54 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,900 | 9.36 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 9.31 | 1.55 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,200 | 9.29 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,100 | 6.65 | 3.16 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,200 | 9.29 | 2.90 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,400 | 6.90 | 2.88 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.86 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $3,200 | 8.95 | 2.80 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $3,000 | 8.01 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Dustin Harris | CWS | $2,800 | 7.37 | 2.63 |
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.