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 | 23.00 | 2.58 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,300 | 19.89 | 2.14 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,500 | 17.82 | 2.38 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,000 | 17.77 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,900 | 23.00 | 2.58 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,000 | 17.77 | 2.54 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,300 | 17.67 | 2.42 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,500 | 17.82 | 2.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.88 | 1.84 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $8,400 | 9.34 | 1.11 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $8,400 | 9.22 | 1.10 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $8,000 | 9.03 | 1.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,100 | 5.72 | 2.72 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,700 | 6.95 | 2.57 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,700 | 11.27 | 2.40 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 11.01 | 2.00 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.88 | 1.84 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,500 | 9.69 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.21 | 2.88 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,100 | 5.72 | 2.72 |
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $3,300 | 8.54 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 11.03 | 1.97 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.01 | 2.08 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,700 | 9.55 | 2.03 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 8.78 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.61 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,900 | 7.36 | 2.54 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,000 | 7.32 | 2.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.25 | 1.71 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.44 | 1.72 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.38 | 1.65 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 9.34 | 1.58 |
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 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,700 | 6.57 | 2.43 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,100 | 7.37 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $8,600 | 10.29 | 1.20 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.08 | 1.63 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.08 | 1.75 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 5.88 | 2.45 |
| 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 | 10.85 | 1.78 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,400 | 10.57 | 2.40 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,400 | 10.42 | 3.07 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $10,000 | 10.31 | 1.03 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,800 | 9.96 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Cook | PIT | $2,000 | 7.19 | 3.60 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,100 | 7.04 | 3.35 |
| Greg Jones | MIL | $2,300 | 7.59 | 3.30 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,400 | 10.42 | 3.07 |
| MJ Melendez | NYM | $2,000 | 6.08 | 3.04 |
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,100 | 6.25 | 2.97 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,300 | 6.64 | 2.89 |
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.