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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 21.58 | 2.12 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,700 | 21.56 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,700 | 18.22 | 2.09 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,900 | 16.88 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,500 | 14.55 | 2.24 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,700 | 21.56 | 2.22 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $7,000 | 15.05 | 2.15 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 21.58 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 10.05 | 1.97 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 9.54 | 1.91 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,800 | 8.79 | 2.31 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 8.70 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,600 | 7.41 | 2.85 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 6.23 | 2.71 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,200 | 11.60 | 2.23 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,100 | 11.41 | 2.24 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,800 | 10.09 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,200 | 7.35 | 3.34 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,600 | 7.41 | 2.85 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,400 | 6.79 | 2.83 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,000 | 8.42 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,100 | 10.04 | 1.97 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 9.60 | 1.78 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,100 | 9.20 | 2.24 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,000 | 8.98 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 6.27 | 2.73 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 7.98 | 2.49 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,300 | 5.62 | 2.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.62 | 1.69 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,100 | 9.16 | 1.80 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $9,000 | 9.01 | 1.00 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $9,400 | 8.99 | 0.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,300 | 8.18 | 3.55 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,900 | 8.32 | 2.87 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,100 | 8.38 | 2.70 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.62 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 11.24 | 1.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 10.55 | 1.99 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $3,800 | 8.96 | 2.36 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,400 | 8.82 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 6.63 | 2.88 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.76 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 8.52 | 2.66 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,100 | 11.97 | 1.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.11 | 1.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 10.53 | 1.65 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.11 | 1.66 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,300 | 9.96 | 2.32 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $9,600 | 9.88 | 1.03 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $4,000 | 9.88 | 2.47 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 9.86 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,200 | 9.68 | 3.03 |
| Felix Reyes | PHI | $2,400 | 7.02 | 2.93 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,000 | 5.73 | 2.87 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,100 | 5.91 | 2.82 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,700 | 7.55 | 2.80 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,100 | 5.81 | 2.77 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,000 | 5.48 | 2.74 |
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.