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 | $10,500 | 34.49 | 3.28 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,800 | 32.61 | 3.33 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 29.57 | 3.15 |
| Zebby Matthews | MIN | $10,000 | 28.94 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,800 | 32.61 | 3.33 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $7,900 | 26.24 | 3.32 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,500 | 34.49 | 3.28 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 29.57 | 3.15 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.53 | 3.76 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 12.23 | 4.08 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,100 | 12.06 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 11.04 | 4.09 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 12.23 | 4.08 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 11.16 | 3.99 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,500 | 9.82 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.74 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.07 | 2.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.05 | 3.45 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.46 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.74 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.46 | 3.49 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.05 | 3.45 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.29 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.06 | 3.26 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 10.81 | 3.18 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.18 | 3.51 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 10.06 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.18 | 3.51 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,200 | 7.35 | 3.34 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 9.81 | 3.27 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.06 | 3.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 11.24 | 3.41 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,300 | 9.38 | 2.84 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 9.31 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 11.24 | 3.41 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $2,900 | 9.17 | 3.16 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 9.31 | 3.10 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.13 | 3.62 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 13.73 | 3.52 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 13.05 | 3.43 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,600 | 13.02 | 3.62 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,800 | 12.85 | 4.59 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $3,000 | 12.80 | 4.27 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 12.65 | 3.24 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,900 | 12.34 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,000 | 10.30 | 5.15 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,800 | 12.85 | 4.59 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,500 | 11.29 | 4.51 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $3,000 | 12.80 | 4.27 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 10.96 | 4.21 |
| Kameron Misner | KC | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 10.27 | 4.11 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 10.97 | 4.06 |
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.