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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,500 | 18.03 | 2.12 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,300 | 17.62 | 2.12 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,700 | 17.07 | 1.96 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 16.17 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,500 | 18.03 | 2.12 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,300 | 17.62 | 2.12 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,500 | 15.04 | 2.00 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,700 | 17.07 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,500 | 8.58 | 1.91 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 8.00 | 1.74 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,500 | 7.46 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,600 | 5.75 | 2.21 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,400 | 5.14 | 2.14 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $4,100 | 8.95 | 2.18 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 8.92 | 1.49 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,700 | 6.48 | 2.40 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,600 | 5.75 | 2.21 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 8.21 | 2.41 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,600 | 8.00 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 8.21 | 2.41 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,600 | 8.00 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 8.62 | 1.66 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 8.21 | 1.52 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,200 | 8.14 | 1.94 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,900 | 7.28 | 2.51 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 5.65 | 2.46 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,500 | 7.76 | 2.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.41 | 1.68 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 9.35 | 2.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 8.80 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 8.11 | 2.46 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 9.35 | 2.34 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,200 | 7.23 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.76 | 1.81 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,700 | 10.27 | 2.18 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,100 | 9.67 | 1.90 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 9.14 | 1.50 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 9.12 | 1.57 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,200 | 8.99 | 2.14 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 8.60 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,800 | 7.28 | 2.60 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,000 | 7.64 | 2.55 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
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.