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 | $9,800 | 45.00 | 4.59 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,700 | 40.31 | 4.16 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,000 | 34.50 | 3.45 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $9,000 | 33.18 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,800 | 45.00 | 4.59 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,800 | 32.83 | 4.21 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,700 | 40.31 | 4.16 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $6,800 | 26.09 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 14.44 | 4.01 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,400 | 13.37 | 3.93 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 12.23 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,300 | 10.94 | 4.76 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,500 | 10.97 | 4.39 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 14.66 | 3.49 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.12 | 3.49 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 14.66 | 3.49 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.12 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.44 | 3.46 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,400 | 12.29 | 2.79 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 12.25 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Jones | MIL | $2,000 | 9.91 | 4.95 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,500 | 11.78 | 4.71 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.16 | 4.19 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.10 | 3.97 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.72 | 4.04 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.12 | 3.64 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 11.95 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Murray | CWS | $2,100 | 8.95 | 4.26 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,200 | 9.32 | 4.24 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.72 | 4.04 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 17.02 | 3.78 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 15.34 | 3.65 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.67 | 3.67 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 14.63 | 3.18 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 14.52 | 3.54 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,600 | 14.18 | 3.94 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,400 | 13.86 | 4.08 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $4,300 | 13.64 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 11.59 | 5.04 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.43 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,200 | 9.51 | 4.32 |
| Luis Matos | MIL | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.40 | 4.28 |
| Johnathan Rodriguez | BAL | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.27 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,400 | 9.87 | 4.11 |
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.