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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,800 | 22.86 | 2.33 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 22.53 | 2.25 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,800 | 21.10 | 2.40 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,500 | 20.88 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,500 | 20.56 | 2.42 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,800 | 21.10 | 2.40 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,200 | 17.28 | 2.40 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,800 | 22.86 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 10.25 | 2.09 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 9.84 | 1.97 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.21 | 1.70 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,900 | 8.81 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,200 | 5.05 | 2.30 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 5.73 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $9,400 | 11.68 | 1.24 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,400 | 11.01 | 2.04 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 10.57 | 1.99 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 10.47 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,500 | 8.78 | 2.51 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 7.75 | 2.50 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,600 | 6.30 | 2.42 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.91 | 1.77 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 9.19 | 1.61 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,500 | 8.69 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,500 | 8.69 | 2.48 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,600 | 6.16 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,000 | 10.46 | 1.05 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 10.12 | 1.84 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,800 | 9.82 | 2.05 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 9.62 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,800 | 7.69 | 2.75 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,000 | 7.95 | 2.65 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.07 | 2.64 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 6.55 | 2.62 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 11.50 | 1.83 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 9.60 | 2.09 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.15 | 1.76 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,300 | 9.11 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 8.17 | 2.55 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 5.51 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 12.70 | 2.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.05 | 1.85 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,200 | 11.11 | 1.79 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 10.91 | 2.80 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 10.75 | 1.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.04 | 1.76 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 9.98 | 1.69 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 10.91 | 2.80 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,000 | 5.58 | 2.79 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,100 | 8.18 | 2.64 |
| MJ Melendez | NYM | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.61 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
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.