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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 19.30 | 2.14 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,000 | 16.48 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $7,500 | 15.61 | 2.08 |
| Christian Scott | NYM | $8,300 | 15.12 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 19.30 | 2.14 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $7,500 | 15.61 | 2.08 |
| Martin Perez | ATL | $6,800 | 14.18 | 2.08 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $6,800 | 13.76 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,500 | 10.64 | 1.94 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,800 | 9.42 | 1.96 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.29 | 2.51 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 8.80 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 5.52 | 2.76 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.61 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.29 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,500 | 10.64 | 1.94 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 10.19 | 2.04 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,300 | 9.49 | 2.21 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,800 | 9.42 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,600 | 7.66 | 2.95 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 5.52 | 2.76 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 7.70 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.57 | 1.81 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 8.45 | 1.76 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,600 | 8.41 | 1.83 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,000 | 8.35 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,800 | 6.58 | 2.35 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 7.99 | 1.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.41 | 1.59 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,100 | 9.23 | 2.25 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $3,000 | 9.20 | 3.07 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 8.27 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $3,000 | 9.20 | 3.07 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.83 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,200 | 5.64 | 2.56 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 5.31 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,600 | 9.23 | 1.65 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 8.97 | 2.04 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 8.69 | 2.29 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.08 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | SEA | $2,000 | 5.67 | 2.83 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.08 | 2.45 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 6.03 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.45 | 1.83 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,800 | 10.03 | 1.73 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.76 | 1.74 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,900 | 9.41 | 1.92 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,900 | 9.29 | 3.20 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,500 | 9.25 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,000 | 7.32 | 3.66 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,900 | 9.29 | 3.20 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 7.72 | 3.09 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $3,000 | 9.24 | 3.08 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 6.51 | 2.96 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 7.40 | 2.74 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 8.85 | 2.68 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,200 | 8.48 | 2.65 |
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.