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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 21.02 | 2.34 |
| Noah Schultz | CWS | $8,500 | 20.66 | 2.43 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,300 | 18.65 | 2.25 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $8,200 | 18.51 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | CIN | $6,200 | 16.03 | 2.59 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,400 | 17.98 | 2.43 |
| Noah Schultz | CWS | $8,500 | 20.66 | 2.43 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 21.02 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 10.44 | 2.13 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 10.02 | 1.82 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,800 | 9.90 | 1.71 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 6.22 | 2.96 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,300 | 5.60 | 2.43 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 5.47 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,400 | 10.92 | 2.02 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,900 | 10.59 | 1.80 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 10.44 | 2.13 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,700 | 10.37 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,600 | 8.58 | 3.30 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.96 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 6.22 | 2.96 |
| Tyler Black | MIL | $2,500 | 7.19 | 2.88 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 10.99 | 1.93 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,100 | 10.50 | 2.06 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,900 | 9.87 | 2.01 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 9.63 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,800 | 7.08 | 2.53 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,400 | 5.94 | 2.48 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 6.93 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.46 | 1.85 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 9.66 | 1.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.49 | 1.56 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,900 | 9.48 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 11.53 | 1.86 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 9.96 | 2.32 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.70 | 1.94 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,700 | 9.19 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.77 | 3.08 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,700 | 9.19 | 2.48 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.97 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 11.50 | 2.13 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 11.50 | 1.80 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,300 | 11.32 | 2.14 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.64 | 1.83 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.59 | 1.77 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,400 | 10.49 | 1.64 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,500 | 10.47 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,000 | 6.08 | 3.04 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 6.57 | 2.99 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,100 | 6.14 | 2.92 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,300 | 6.19 | 2.69 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 6.71 | 2.69 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,000 | 7.90 | 2.63 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
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.