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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,900 | 22.54 | 2.53 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,300 | 19.65 | 2.11 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,500 | 18.60 | 2.48 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,300 | 17.64 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,900 | 22.54 | 2.53 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,000 | 17.49 | 2.50 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,500 | 18.60 | 2.48 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,300 | 17.64 | 2.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.88 | 1.84 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $8,400 | 9.19 | 1.09 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $8,000 | 8.87 | 1.11 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 8.86 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.50 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.39 | 2.45 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 7.57 | 2.44 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,700 | 11.27 | 2.40 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.88 | 1.84 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 10.24 | 1.86 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,500 | 9.90 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,000 | 5.52 | 2.76 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,300 | 8.69 | 2.63 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 10.81 | 1.93 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.99 | 2.08 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,700 | 9.55 | 2.03 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.13 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $3,100 | 7.33 | 2.36 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,600 | 8.13 | 2.26 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,000 | 6.63 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.25 | 1.71 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 9.49 | 1.61 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.44 | 1.72 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.35 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,900 | 8.29 | 2.86 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.95 | 2.67 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.08 | 1.63 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $8,600 | 9.85 | 1.14 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.13 | 2.03 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.08 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 5.75 | 2.40 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 4.61 | 2.30 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,400 | 5.46 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 12.82 | 2.00 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.43 | 1.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.03 | 1.81 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 10.82 | 1.77 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 10.52 | 1.67 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $10,000 | 10.32 | 1.03 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $8,800 | 10.30 | 1.17 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,800 | 9.96 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,100 | 6.75 | 3.21 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 8.07 | 2.88 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,100 | 6.02 | 2.87 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.78 |
| Everson Pereira | CWS | $2,900 | 8.06 | 2.78 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,400 | 9.06 | 2.67 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.66 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
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.