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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,200 | 18.87 | 2.30 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $8,500 | 18.67 | 2.20 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,700 | 18.06 | 2.34 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,500 | 17.82 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,500 | 17.82 | 2.38 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,700 | 18.06 | 2.34 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,200 | 18.87 | 2.30 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $8,500 | 18.67 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.93 | 1.74 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 8.84 | 1.80 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 8.08 | 2.52 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 8.04 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,200 | 5.77 | 2.62 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 8.08 | 2.52 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.00 | 2.40 |
| Sandy Leon | ATL | $2,000 | 4.80 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,500 | 12.07 | 2.19 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.93 | 1.74 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 9.84 | 1.64 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.63 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,200 | 5.77 | 2.62 |
| Christopher Morel | MIA | $2,100 | 5.51 | 2.62 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 8.08 | 2.52 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 9.80 | 2.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 9.28 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,900 | 9.04 | 2.32 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 9.80 | 2.13 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,000 | 9.69 | 1.08 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,200 | 9.02 | 2.15 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 8.65 | 1.73 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $8,000 | 8.58 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
| Darell Hernaiz | ATH | $2,500 | 5.58 | 2.23 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 6.54 | 2.18 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,800 | 6.08 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.90 | 1.87 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,300 | 8.22 | 2.49 |
| Brady House | WSH | $5,200 | 8.07 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 7.06 | 3.07 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,300 | 8.22 | 2.49 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $9,400 | 11.92 | 1.27 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.79 | 2.00 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.39 | 1.60 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,000 | 9.77 | 1.95 |
| James Wood | WSH | $9,800 | 9.61 | 0.98 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $6,400 | 9.41 | 1.47 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $6,000 | 9.19 | 1.53 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 9.14 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Waldschmidt | ARI | $3,000 | 8.25 | 2.75 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,200 | 5.83 | 2.65 |
| Jose Azocar | ATL | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,300 | 8.23 | 2.49 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,500 | 8.65 | 2.47 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,600 | 8.85 | 2.46 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
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.