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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,500 | 21.50 | 2.05 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,800 | 19.85 | 2.03 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,200 | 17.69 | 1.92 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,500 | 16.87 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $6,700 | 15.76 | 2.35 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $5,800 | 12.60 | 2.17 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,200 | 13.42 | 2.16 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $7,700 | 16.31 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 10.35 | 2.07 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.08 | 1.74 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,900 | 9.66 | 1.64 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 9.01 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,800 | 7.47 | 2.67 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.49 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,200 | 5.43 | 2.47 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 10.85 | 2.01 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,800 | 10.48 | 1.81 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 10.35 | 2.07 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,700 | 10.33 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,600 | 8.23 | 3.16 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.73 | 3.09 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,800 | 7.47 | 2.67 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 10.01 | 2.04 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 9.98 | 1.75 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 9.13 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 7.64 | 2.64 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,200 | 5.72 | 2.60 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,100 | 7.34 | 2.37 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 10.33 | 1.61 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,800 | 9.53 | 1.99 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,500 | 9.43 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.73 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.56 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,400 | 8.52 | 2.51 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 7.77 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 11.16 | 1.83 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 9.52 | 2.02 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,600 | 9.20 | 0.96 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 8.98 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 7.30 | 3.04 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 8.98 | 2.57 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.36 | 1.72 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 11.35 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 11.13 | 1.89 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.88 | 1.67 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,200 | 10.26 | 1.65 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 9.92 | 1.65 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 9.85 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,100 | 8.13 | 3.87 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,000 | 6.04 | 3.02 |
| David Fry | CLE | $2,400 | 6.79 | 2.83 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,100 | 5.87 | 2.80 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,900 | 7.90 | 2.72 |
| Jarred Kelenic | CWS | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.68 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,500 | 9.34 | 2.67 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.63 |
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.