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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,700 | 25.88 | 2.42 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 22.46 | 2.36 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,100 | 20.27 | 2.50 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,700 | 18.85 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,100 | 20.27 | 2.50 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,700 | 25.88 | 2.42 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 22.46 | 2.36 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,900 | 15.83 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 8.58 | 1.75 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,800 | 8.57 | 2.26 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $4,000 | 8.33 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.25 | 2.84 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,800 | 7.02 | 2.51 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 5.57 | 2.42 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,500 | 12.02 | 2.19 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,800 | 9.74 | 1.68 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,300 | 9.35 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.25 | 2.84 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,200 | 8.32 | 2.60 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 7.11 | 2.54 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,300 | 8.30 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 10.17 | 1.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.68 | 1.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 9.39 | 1.74 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,700 | 8.88 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.33 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,600 | 5.69 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 10.09 | 1.80 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.53 | 1.67 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,100 | 9.08 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 8.49 | 2.83 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.71 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,300 | 7.93 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 10.00 | 1.89 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,900 | 8.62 | 1.76 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $3,800 | 8.60 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Wisdom | SEA | $2,100 | 6.68 | 3.18 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,000 | 6.06 | 3.03 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,300 | 8.08 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 11.95 | 1.93 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 11.85 | 1.91 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.61 | 1.97 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.17 | 1.75 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,500 | 10.16 | 2.26 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,300 | 9.79 | 2.28 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 9.66 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,400 | 8.05 | 3.35 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,200 | 6.82 | 3.10 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,100 | 8.99 | 2.90 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,600 | 7.51 | 2.89 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,300 | 6.28 | 2.73 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,200 | 8.67 | 2.71 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,500 | 9.28 | 2.65 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,500 | 6.54 | 2.62 |
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.