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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $9,500 | 17.50 | 1.84 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $8,000 | 16.48 | 2.06 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $8,500 | 16.47 | 1.94 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,500 | 16.34 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,500 | 16.34 | 2.18 |
| Luis Severino | ATH | $6,500 | 13.43 | 2.07 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $8,000 | 16.48 | 2.06 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,700 | 15.70 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.78 | 1.72 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 8.84 | 1.80 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 8.27 | 2.58 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 8.04 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,200 | 6.80 | 3.09 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.28 | 2.60 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,200 | 8.27 | 2.58 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 6.05 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,500 | 11.83 | 2.15 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.78 | 1.72 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 9.73 | 1.62 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.63 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,200 | 6.80 | 3.09 |
| Christopher Morel | MIA | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.69 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,200 | 8.44 | 2.64 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.28 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 9.80 | 2.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,000 | 9.27 | 1.85 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,900 | 9.05 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,900 | 9.05 | 2.32 |
| Adam Frazier | LAA | $2,500 | 5.59 | 2.24 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 9.80 | 2.13 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 8.84 | 2.01 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,000 | 9.65 | 1.07 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,200 | 8.83 | 2.10 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 8.63 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.46 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Darell Hernaiz | ATH | $2,500 | 5.73 | 2.29 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,800 | 6.24 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.91 | 1.87 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,300 | 8.67 | 2.63 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $3,800 | 8.40 | 2.21 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,600 | 7.96 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 7.08 | 3.08 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,300 | 8.67 | 2.63 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $3,800 | 8.40 | 2.21 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,600 | 7.96 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $9,400 | 11.88 | 1.26 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.93 | 2.02 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.02 | 1.54 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,000 | 9.69 | 1.94 |
| James Wood | WSH | $9,800 | 9.58 | 0.98 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $4,000 | 9.54 | 2.38 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $6,400 | 9.37 | 1.46 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 9.36 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,200 | 6.35 | 2.88 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.80 |
| Ryan Waldschmidt | ARI | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,700 | 6.77 | 2.51 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,500 | 8.68 | 2.48 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $3,100 | 7.70 | 2.48 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,600 | 6.35 | 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.