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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,700 | 17.13 | 1.97 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 16.77 | 1.86 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,300 | 16.03 | 1.93 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,500 | 15.40 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,500 | 15.40 | 2.05 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,700 | 17.13 | 1.97 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,300 | 16.03 | 1.93 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $7,700 | 14.62 | 1.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,500 | 8.59 | 1.91 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 8.00 | 1.74 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,500 | 6.98 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,200 | 4.91 | 2.23 |
| Sebastian Rivero | LAA | $2,000 | 4.25 | 2.12 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 10.26 | 1.71 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.21 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,500 | 8.61 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,700 | 6.49 | 2.40 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 9.05 | 2.01 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 8.10 | 2.38 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,600 | 8.00 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 8.10 | 2.38 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,600 | 8.00 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 8.61 | 1.66 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 8.07 | 1.49 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,200 | 7.65 | 1.82 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.56 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.35 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 5.41 | 2.35 |
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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 | 9.48 | 1.69 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 9.35 | 2.34 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,200 | 8.71 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 9.35 | 2.34 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.79 | 1.81 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,700 | 10.27 | 2.18 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $4,600 | 9.19 | 2.00 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 9.14 | 1.50 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $4,300 | 8.67 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,600 | 7.30 | 2.81 |
| Bryce Teodosio | LAA | $2,100 | 5.50 | 2.62 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,000 | 7.64 | 2.55 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,300 | 5.60 | 2.44 |
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.