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 | $10,900 | 31.91 | 2.93 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $9,900 | 31.72 | 3.20 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,300 | 30.74 | 2.98 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,700 | 30.28 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,700 | 30.28 | 3.48 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,900 | 26.61 | 3.37 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,100 | 23.20 | 3.27 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $9,300 | 29.98 | 3.22 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 16.05 | 4.12 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.82 | 3.13 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.28 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,000 | 8.95 | 4.47 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 16.05 | 4.12 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 9.76 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.73 | 4.24 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.38 | 3.35 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,700 | 11.65 | 3.15 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 9.86 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.73 | 4.24 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.56 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.38 | 3.35 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 9.86 | 3.18 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 12.76 | 3.04 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 11.36 | 3.34 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,000 | 11.24 | 3.75 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,000 | 11.24 | 3.75 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,400 | 8.26 | 3.44 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,500 | 8.40 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,100 | 11.60 | 3.74 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.44 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 10.09 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 9.44 | 3.78 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,100 | 11.60 | 3.74 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.44 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 15.71 | 4.25 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.43 | 3.70 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 13.51 | 3.00 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 12.79 | 2.91 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 12.30 | 4.39 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,300 | 12.20 | 3.70 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,200 | 11.50 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 12.30 | 4.39 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 15.71 | 4.25 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 10.39 | 3.85 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,100 | 7.81 | 3.72 |
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.