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 | $9,900 | 37.66 | 3.80 |
| Noah Schultz | CWS | $9,400 | 36.21 | 3.85 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $8,000 | 34.59 | 4.32 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,200 | 33.53 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | CIN | $6,700 | 31.50 | 4.70 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $8,000 | 34.59 | 4.32 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,200 | 33.53 | 4.09 |
| Simeon Woods Richardson | MIN | $6,300 | 24.86 | 3.95 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 14.29 | 3.67 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,700 | 13.97 | 2.97 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 13.17 | 3.06 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,700 | 11.46 | 4.25 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 14.69 | 3.67 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 12.89 | 3.48 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.88 | 3.90 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.88 | 3.90 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 14.69 | 3.67 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.02 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,500 | 15.11 | 3.36 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.73 | 4.10 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,000 | 12.66 | 3.17 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.73 | 4.10 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 15.11 | 4.32 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,100 | 14.65 | 3.57 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 13.25 | 3.49 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.86 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 15.11 | 4.32 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 10.06 | 3.72 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.75 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 16.12 | 3.75 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.62 | 4.22 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.14 | 3.44 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.79 | 4.77 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.39 | 3.20 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 14.19 | 3.55 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 14.05 | 4.26 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 13.71 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,000 | 10.53 | 5.27 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.79 | 4.77 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,400 | 10.42 | 4.34 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 14.05 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.62 | 4.22 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 10.92 | 4.04 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
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.