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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,300 | 26.93 | 2.61 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 22.45 | 2.29 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,500 | 21.79 | 2.29 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $11,600 | 19.66 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,300 | 26.93 | 2.61 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,500 | 15.86 | 2.44 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $7,800 | 18.89 | 2.42 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 22.45 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 9.61 | 1.63 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,200 | 8.56 | 2.04 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $9,000 | 8.34 | 0.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.69 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,900 | 7.72 | 2.66 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 7.21 | 2.57 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,500 | 5.48 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 9.61 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.69 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,900 | 7.72 | 2.66 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 8.41 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 7.21 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.08 | 2.24 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,700 | 9.84 | 2.09 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,600 | 9.01 | 1.05 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 8.97 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,400 | 6.24 | 2.60 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,500 | 6.46 | 2.58 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.08 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 10.74 | 2.19 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 10.62 | 1.90 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,800 | 9.61 | 2.00 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,000 | 9.60 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,600 | 7.12 | 2.74 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 6.51 | 2.60 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 7.04 | 2.35 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 10.74 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.82 | 1.82 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $7,200 | 8.98 | 1.25 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 8.24 | 2.06 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,400 | 8.09 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 7.11 | 3.09 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,700 | 6.42 | 2.38 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,300 | 7.41 | 2.25 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 8.24 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.52 | 1.80 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,300 | 11.18 | 2.11 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.03 | 1.90 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,700 | 10.78 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $4,700 | 10.39 | 2.21 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $10,000 | 10.27 | 1.03 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,200 | 10.13 | 1.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 9.88 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,100 | 6.71 | 3.19 |
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,300 | 6.46 | 2.81 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $3,100 | 8.05 | 2.60 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $3,300 | 8.55 | 2.59 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 5.41 | 2.46 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
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.