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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,200 | 20.31 | 2.21 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $9,700 | 18.93 | 1.95 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,000 | 18.20 | 2.02 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,700 | 16.55 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,200 | 20.31 | 2.21 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,700 | 16.55 | 2.15 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $6,500 | 13.95 | 2.15 |
| David Sandlin | CWS | $7,000 | 14.95 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 8.51 | 2.07 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,300 | 8.23 | 1.91 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,400 | 7.99 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,300 | 6.65 | 2.89 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.40 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,600 | 6.20 | 2.39 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,400 | 7.99 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,200 | 10.37 | 2.47 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 8.95 | 1.87 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $4,200 | 8.95 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,300 | 6.65 | 2.89 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,400 | 8.77 | 2.58 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,200 | 10.37 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.13 | 1.91 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,500 | 8.65 | 2.47 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,700 | 8.65 | 1.84 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,300 | 8.54 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,600 | 7.11 | 2.73 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,500 | 8.65 | 2.47 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.41 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 4.68 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.32 | 1.81 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 9.32 | 1.69 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 8.51 | 2.30 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,100 | 8.48 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 8.51 | 2.30 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,500 | 7.27 | 2.08 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,300 | 9.15 | 1.73 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,700 | 9.14 | 1.94 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,700 | 8.21 | 2.22 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,100 | 7.79 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | LAA | $2,200 | 5.73 | 2.61 |
| Leo Jimenez | MIA | $2,200 | 5.65 | 2.57 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.37 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,600 | 5.86 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 11.41 | 1.81 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 10.96 | 1.83 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.31 | 1.84 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $4,400 | 9.30 | 2.11 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,500 | 9.14 | 1.66 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $4,000 | 9.02 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,200 | 7.18 | 3.27 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,800 | 8.09 | 2.89 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,700 | 7.48 | 2.77 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,700 | 7.38 | 2.73 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,000 | 5.43 | 2.72 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,300 | 8.70 | 2.64 |
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.