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 | 20.34 | 2.26 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,500 | 18.88 | 1.99 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $9,900 | 17.85 | 1.80 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,300 | 17.14 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 20.34 | 2.26 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,300 | 17.14 | 2.06 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,500 | 18.88 | 1.99 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,400 | 14.54 | 1.97 |
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 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 5.81 | 2.77 |
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.56 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,200 | 5.51 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,400 | 10.92 | 2.02 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,900 | 10.82 | 1.83 |
| 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 |
| Tyler Black | MIL | $2,500 | 7.55 | 3.02 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.90 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,100 | 5.81 | 2.77 |
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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 | 10.53 | 2.07 |
| 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 | 7.24 | 2.59 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.69 | 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 | 9.68 | 1.70 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,900 | 9.64 | 1.97 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.49 | 1.56 |
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 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,300 | 8.13 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 11.53 | 1.86 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.70 | 1.94 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 9.50 | 2.21 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,000 | 9.17 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 6.65 | 3.17 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.77 | 3.08 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $3,200 | 8.07 | 2.52 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,500 | 8.58 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 11.95 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 11.71 | 2.17 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.39 | 1.75 |
| 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 | 10.28 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,000 | 5.96 | 2.98 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,100 | 6.26 | 2.98 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,800 | 7.81 | 2.79 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.74 |
| Adolis Garcia | PHI | $2,800 | 7.55 | 2.70 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,000 | 8.03 | 2.68 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,300 | 8.78 | 2.66 |
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.