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 | $9,200 | 32.51 | 3.53 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,700 | 32.50 | 3.35 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $10,100 | 31.87 | 3.16 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,900 | 28.63 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $6,000 | 22.70 | 3.78 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,200 | 32.51 | 3.53 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,800 | 27.03 | 3.47 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,700 | 32.50 | 3.35 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.26 | 4.38 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,200 | 11.53 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.26 | 4.38 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $2,600 | 10.73 | 4.13 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 10.87 | 3.40 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.25 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.25 | 3.66 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 10.87 | 3.40 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 11.31 | 3.33 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.53 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 10.58 | 3.20 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 9.80 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.53 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 9.36 | 3.34 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 11.31 | 3.33 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 10.58 | 3.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.36 | 3.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 11.73 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,000 | 11.29 | 3.76 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.63 | 3.66 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.93 | 3.54 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.28 | 4.28 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,900 | 13.20 | 3.39 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,000 | 12.19 | 4.06 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 12.01 | 3.34 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 11.89 | 2.77 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,200 | 11.53 | 3.60 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 11.45 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.28 | 4.28 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,000 | 12.19 | 4.06 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,600 | 10.37 | 3.99 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.92 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 9.35 | 3.74 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,800 | 10.33 | 3.69 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 9.96 | 3.69 |
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.