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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,700 | 20.37 | 2.10 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,400 | 20.23 | 2.41 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,100 | 19.54 | 1.93 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,400 | 16.92 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $4,000 | 10.01 | 2.50 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,400 | 20.23 | 2.41 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,700 | 20.37 | 2.10 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,700 | 13.69 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,900 | 10.49 | 2.14 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.03 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,800 | 9.26 | 2.44 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.15 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| P.J. Higgins | CIN | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,200 | 5.45 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,700 | 10.63 | 2.26 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,900 | 10.49 | 2.14 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,600 | 9.96 | 2.16 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 9.69 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.87 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,300 | 6.37 | 2.77 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,900 | 11.31 | 2.31 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 11.30 | 1.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.77 | 1.75 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $9,400 | 9.52 | 1.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,200 | 6.49 | 2.95 |
| Lenyn Sosa | TOR | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.91 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.34 | 1.83 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 10.65 | 1.84 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 9.53 | 1.56 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.45 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,800 | 7.58 | 2.71 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.88 | 2.56 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 11.25 | 1.79 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,100 | 9.41 | 2.30 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 9.30 | 1.98 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 8.89 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady House | WSH | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 5.97 | 2.49 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 7.28 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.61 | 1.76 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 11.46 | 1.88 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 10.87 | 2.79 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 10.80 | 1.71 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.67 | 1.64 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 10.60 | 1.86 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $5,000 | 10.34 | 2.07 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 10.30 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Reyes | PHI | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,200 | 7.25 | 3.30 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,400 | 7.87 | 3.28 |
| Jorge Barrosa | ARI | $2,100 | 6.41 | 3.05 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 10.87 | 2.79 |
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.