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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,000 | 18.49 | 2.31 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,500 | 17.73 | 2.09 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 17.41 | 1.93 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $8,300 | 16.33 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,000 | 18.49 | 2.31 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,500 | 17.73 | 2.09 |
| Cade Povich | BAL | $7,700 | 15.59 | 2.02 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $8,300 | 16.33 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $4,200 | 8.94 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 5.81 | 2.77 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.77 | 2.51 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,700 | 6.52 | 2.41 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,400 | 8.12 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,200 | 10.44 | 2.01 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,700 | 10.13 | 2.15 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $4,800 | 9.71 | 2.02 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.78 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 5.81 | 2.77 |
| Gavin Sheets | SD | $3,100 | 8.00 | 2.58 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 10.64 | 2.05 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 9.56 | 1.95 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 8.84 | 1.77 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.54 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.43 | 2.38 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,500 | 7.75 | 2.21 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 7.22 | 2.19 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 7.49 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.07 | 1.68 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.61 | 2.40 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.55 | 1.57 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 9.23 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,800 | 7.99 | 2.85 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,500 | 8.58 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 9.95 | 1.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.64 | 1.69 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,300 | 8.94 | 2.08 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 8.48 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 5.56 | 2.42 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.66 | 1.95 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,200 | 11.64 | 2.24 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 11.44 | 1.97 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,600 | 10.59 | 1.60 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,000 | 10.44 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.78 | 1.78 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 9.73 | 1.65 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.75 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $3,200 | 8.49 | 2.65 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,700 | 9.46 | 2.56 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.53 |
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.