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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 20.06 | 2.23 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 19.39 | 2.04 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,700 | 19.31 | 1.99 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,600 | 17.14 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 20.06 | 2.23 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $7,500 | 15.69 | 2.09 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 19.39 | 2.04 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,600 | 17.14 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.84 | 1.84 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.94 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,200 | 9.61 | 1.85 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.56 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,000 | 6.86 | 3.43 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,900 | 8.13 | 2.80 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,700 | 7.52 | 2.78 |
| Mickey Gasper | BOS | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.84 | 1.84 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 10.42 | 1.74 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 10.32 | 1.84 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 10.30 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,000 | 6.86 | 3.43 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,900 | 8.13 | 2.80 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,700 | 7.52 | 2.78 |
| Mickey Gasper | BOS | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,700 | 9.07 | 1.93 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 8.96 | 1.63 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.60 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $4,100 | 8.79 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.60 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 7.49 | 2.50 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,500 | 8.47 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.80 | 1.77 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.50 | 1.58 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.42 | 1.62 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 9.18 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 5.21 | 2.61 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 10.38 | 2.00 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,900 | 9.46 | 1.93 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 8.73 | 2.18 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 8.72 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,200 | 6.04 | 2.74 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 11.59 | 1.97 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.18 | 1.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.38 | 1.79 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,200 | 9.91 | 1.91 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $4,100 | 9.77 | 2.38 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,100 | 9.74 | 1.91 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $4,400 | 9.26 | 2.10 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,200 | 6.77 | 3.08 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,800 | 7.76 | 2.77 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,500 | 6.67 | 2.67 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,900 | 7.75 | 2.67 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,300 | 6.13 | 2.67 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $3,000 | 8.02 | 2.67 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,100 | 8.24 | 2.66 |
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.