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 | 19.37 | 2.15 |
| Zebby Matthews | MIN | $8,500 | 16.28 | 1.92 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,000 | 15.82 | 1.76 |
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $7,500 | 15.70 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 19.37 | 2.15 |
| Martin Perez | ATL | $6,800 | 14.25 | 2.10 |
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $7,500 | 15.70 | 2.09 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $6,800 | 14.15 | 2.08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.61 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.29 | 2.51 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 6.83 | 2.35 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 5.37 | 2.33 |
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 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.43 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,600 | 7.66 | 2.95 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,400 | 6.79 | 2.83 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.17 | 2.62 |
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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 | 8.56 | 1.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,000 | 8.35 | 1.67 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 8.29 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 7.24 | 2.41 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,800 | 6.58 | 2.35 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 6.80 | 2.12 |
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 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 8.27 | 1.53 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,000 | 8.01 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.83 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 5.31 | 2.31 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,100 | 9.23 | 2.25 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,000 | 8.01 | 2.00 |
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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 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 8.69 | 2.29 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 5.87 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,900 | 11.14 | 3.84 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 10.45 | 1.83 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,300 | 10.04 | 2.34 |
| 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 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,900 | 11.14 | 3.84 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 8.21 | 3.28 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 7.54 | 2.79 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,100 | 8.49 | 2.74 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,200 | 8.14 | 2.54 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,700 | 9.12 | 2.47 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 8.13 | 2.46 |
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.