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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 22.72 | 2.44 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $9,500 | 17.75 | 1.87 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,700 | 17.43 | 1.80 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,300 | 16.64 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,300 | 22.72 | 2.44 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,500 | 16.12 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Mahle | SF | $7,000 | 14.78 | 2.11 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,800 | 15.83 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.42 | 1.83 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 10.15 | 2.11 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 9.24 | 2.15 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 8.99 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,400 | 8.22 | 3.43 |
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.84 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,100 | 8.23 | 2.66 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 5.97 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,500 | 10.82 | 2.40 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,200 | 10.76 | 2.07 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 10.42 | 1.83 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 10.21 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,400 | 8.22 | 3.43 |
| Reese McGuire | CWS | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.84 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.77 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,100 | 8.23 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,800 | 11.33 | 2.36 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.47 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,400 | 6.54 | 2.73 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $3,100 | 8.10 | 2.61 |
| Edouard Julien | COL | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,500 | 8.52 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,000 | 10.26 | 2.05 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,500 | 9.89 | 1.80 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 9.87 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.76 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,800 | 7.39 | 2.64 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,100 | 7.53 | 2.43 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 6.29 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.75 | 1.89 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $4,000 | 8.98 | 2.25 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 8.90 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.31 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,400 | 7.80 | 2.29 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 5.68 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.02 | 1.85 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,800 | 11.54 | 1.99 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.85 | 1.75 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,700 | 10.75 | 2.29 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 10.58 | 1.92 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,500 | 10.39 | 1.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Rodriguez | BAL | $2,100 | 6.91 | 3.29 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,000 | 5.99 | 2.99 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,400 | 9.57 | 2.82 |
| Will Brennan | SF | $2,000 | 5.59 | 2.80 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,700 | 7.27 | 2.69 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 7.84 | 2.61 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,200 | 8.33 | 2.60 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,400 | 6.19 | 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.