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 | $11,600 | 25.75 | 2.22 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,300 | 23.76 | 2.55 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,000 | 23.14 | 2.57 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $10,800 | 22.83 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,000 | 23.14 | 2.57 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,300 | 23.76 | 2.55 |
| Noah Schultz | CWS | $8,000 | 20.31 | 2.54 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,100 | 17.62 | 2.48 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 9.87 | 1.90 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.84 | 2.24 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.49 | 1.66 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.47 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.13 | 2.44 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,300 | 8.00 | 2.42 |
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $2,800 | 6.51 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,400 | 11.03 | 2.04 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,000 | 10.64 | 2.13 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 10.29 | 1.84 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 10.03 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,300 | 6.57 | 2.86 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,700 | 9.51 | 2.57 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,600 | 6.51 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 10.40 | 2.00 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,300 | 9.55 | 1.80 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 9.45 | 1.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $9,400 | 9.22 | 0.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 7.94 | 2.48 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 6.83 | 2.44 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 8.23 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.96 | 1.74 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $7,600 | 10.15 | 1.34 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.28 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,500 | 7.80 | 3.12 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,600 | 7.46 | 2.87 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,200 | 6.26 | 2.85 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,100 | 8.47 | 2.73 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.68 | 1.67 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 10.67 | 1.84 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 9.42 | 2.05 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $3,800 | 9.04 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 8.22 | 2.57 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,000 | 4.92 | 2.46 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $3,800 | 9.04 | 2.38 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.17 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.79 | 1.81 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,800 | 11.57 | 1.18 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 11.55 | 1.80 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 11.22 | 2.95 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 10.82 | 1.77 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,200 | 10.52 | 1.70 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 10.03 | 1.79 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $8,000 | 10.01 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,300 | 6.98 | 3.04 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 11.22 | 2.95 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,700 | 7.97 | 2.95 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,500 | 7.22 | 2.89 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,300 | 6.19 | 2.69 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,100 | 8.28 | 2.67 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 8.53 | 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.