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 | 24.52 | 2.11 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $10,800 | 23.83 | 2.21 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,300 | 23.01 | 2.47 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $9,400 | 18.74 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,300 | 23.01 | 2.47 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,100 | 17.14 | 2.41 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $10,800 | 23.83 | 2.21 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,700 | 16.59 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 9.84 | 1.89 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,900 | 9.67 | 2.48 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.66 | 1.69 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 9.62 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,100 | 5.46 | 2.60 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 9.62 | 2.53 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,200 | 5.48 | 2.49 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,900 | 9.67 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,400 | 11.27 | 2.09 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,000 | 10.64 | 2.13 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 10.51 | 1.91 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 10.11 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,300 | 7.38 | 3.21 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,400 | 7.46 | 3.11 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 6.10 | 3.05 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,700 | 7.28 | 2.69 |
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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 | 9.61 | 1.81 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 7.94 | 2.48 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.43 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 7.82 | 2.30 |
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 | 9.79 | 2.18 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.29 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,100 | 8.47 | 2.73 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.69 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,600 | 6.97 | 2.68 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.63 |
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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 | 9.71 | 2.11 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,200 | 8.80 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,100 | 5.92 | 2.82 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 8.22 | 2.57 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 6.81 | 2.43 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 4.63 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,800 | 11.57 | 1.18 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.55 | 1.78 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 11.55 | 1.80 |
| 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 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 9.97 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Jones | MIL | $2,000 | 6.79 | 3.39 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,300 | 7.33 | 3.19 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,100 | 6.60 | 3.14 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,000 | 6.24 | 3.12 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,700 | 7.80 | 2.89 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.19 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,600 | 7.29 | 2.80 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.77 |
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.