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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,800 | 20.58 | 2.34 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,400 | 19.69 | 2.34 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,100 | 19.55 | 1.94 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,700 | 19.47 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Perez | ATL | $6,000 | 14.08 | 2.35 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,400 | 19.69 | 2.34 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,800 | 20.58 | 2.34 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $7,700 | 16.32 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,900 | 10.52 | 2.15 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.03 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,800 | 9.26 | 2.44 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.11 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.64 | 2.57 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,800 | 9.26 | 2.44 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 10.84 | 1.97 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,700 | 10.69 | 2.27 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,900 | 10.52 | 2.15 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,600 | 9.73 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.64 | 2.57 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,800 | 9.26 | 2.44 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,900 | 11.36 | 2.32 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 11.28 | 1.98 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $9,400 | 9.52 | 1.01 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.17 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAA | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.62 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 8.68 | 2.55 |
| 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 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.45 | 1.72 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 9.37 | 1.54 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.12 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,800 | 7.53 | 2.69 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
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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 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.09 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.58 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,400 | 5.97 | 2.49 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 5.80 | 2.42 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 7.04 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.54 | 1.75 |
| 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 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $5,000 | 10.34 | 2.07 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 10.31 | 1.69 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 10.29 | 1.66 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $5,300 | 9.61 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,200 | 7.28 | 3.31 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,600 | 7.72 | 2.97 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 7.69 | 2.85 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 10.87 | 2.79 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,300 | 6.39 | 2.78 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
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.