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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,700 | 22.39 | 2.31 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 21.84 | 2.30 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,600 | 21.54 | 1.86 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 19.26 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,700 | 22.39 | 2.31 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 21.84 | 2.30 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 19.26 | 1.93 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $7,700 | 14.65 | 1.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 10.32 | 2.06 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,500 | 9.50 | 2.71 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.55 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,500 | 9.50 | 2.71 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.65 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,700 | 10.37 | 1.82 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 10.32 | 2.06 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,900 | 10.07 | 1.71 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,600 | 9.81 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,700 | 7.94 | 2.94 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,400 | 9.49 | 2.79 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,500 | 9.50 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 9.51 | 1.86 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,300 | 9.46 | 1.79 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,200 | 8.98 | 1.73 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,600 | 7.55 | 2.90 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.96 | 1.81 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,800 | 9.00 | 1.87 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,200 | 8.52 | 2.66 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,200 | 8.50 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 8.37 | 3.35 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,200 | 8.52 | 2.66 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,900 | 7.67 | 2.64 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 8.15 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 10.88 | 1.13 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 10.25 | 2.23 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,000 | 9.49 | 1.05 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 8.85 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 7.05 | 3.36 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 8.85 | 2.86 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 10.25 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.63 | 1.63 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.86 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $7,400 | 9.60 | 1.30 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $4,500 | 9.54 | 2.12 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,500 | 9.27 | 2.06 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,400 | 9.23 | 1.71 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,300 | 9.07 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 7.07 | 3.07 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,700 | 7.95 | 2.95 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $3,100 | 8.34 | 2.69 |
| Bryce Teodosio | LAA | $2,000 | 5.19 | 2.59 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,200 | 5.65 | 2.57 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $3,500 | 8.55 | 2.44 |
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.