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 | 36.44 | 3.68 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,000 | 32.63 | 3.63 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $10,500 | 31.43 | 2.99 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,200 | 30.84 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Povich | BAL | $6,600 | 24.95 | 3.78 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,200 | 30.84 | 3.76 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,900 | 36.44 | 3.68 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,000 | 32.63 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 14.60 | 3.74 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 9.08 | 4.54 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,700 | 11.46 | 4.25 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
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 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.38 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 8.87 | 4.22 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.88 | 3.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 14.69 | 3.67 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.75 | 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 | 12.95 | 4.18 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,000 | 12.68 | 3.17 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.95 | 4.18 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 10.21 | 3.78 |
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 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.86 | 3.67 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.63 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 15.11 | 4.32 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.86 | 3.67 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.61 | 3.66 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.90 | 4.30 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.68 | 3.56 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.30 | 3.56 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.79 | 4.77 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.39 | 3.20 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 14.24 | 3.56 |
| 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 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 10.38 | 4.51 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 9.95 | 4.33 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.69 | 4.33 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.90 | 4.30 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 14.05 | 4.26 |
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.