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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 20.67 | 2.18 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,300 | 17.23 | 2.36 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,200 | 17.18 | 2.10 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $7,200 | 16.67 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,300 | 17.23 | 2.36 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $7,200 | 16.67 | 2.32 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $6,800 | 14.93 | 2.20 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 20.67 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,200 | 9.32 | 1.50 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 9.02 | 2.15 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,300 | 8.60 | 2.61 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 8.25 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,000 | 6.16 | 3.08 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.68 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,300 | 8.60 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,500 | 14.06 | 2.16 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.88 | 1.84 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,200 | 9.66 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,000 | 6.16 | 3.08 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 7.99 | 2.96 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 8.42 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 10.00 | 2.27 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,900 | 8.46 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,100 | 6.02 | 2.87 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,600 | 7.07 | 2.72 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 7.71 | 2.66 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.18 | 1.62 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,200 | 9.40 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,200 | 7.98 | 3.63 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,000 | 6.33 | 3.17 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,100 | 5.56 | 2.65 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,900 | 9.34 | 1.91 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 8.21 | 2.93 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,500 | 7.81 | 2.23 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,300 | 7.53 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,300 | 7.53 | 3.27 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 7.12 | 2.97 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 8.21 | 2.93 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.63 | 2.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.08 | 1.82 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,800 | 10.82 | 1.87 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,300 | 10.71 | 1.70 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,800 | 10.23 | 2.13 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,900 | 10.15 | 2.60 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,700 | 9.57 | 2.59 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 9.18 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,100 | 7.90 | 3.76 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CLE | $2,000 | 6.61 | 3.31 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,100 | 6.90 | 3.28 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,600 | 8.38 | 3.22 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,900 | 9.01 | 3.11 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
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.