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 | $10,400 | 37.61 | 3.62 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,800 | 32.72 | 3.72 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $8,200 | 32.03 | 3.91 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,500 | 31.16 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baz | BAL | $8,200 | 32.03 | 3.91 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,700 | 28.63 | 3.72 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,800 | 32.72 | 3.72 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,400 | 37.61 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 19.10 | 4.24 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 12.21 | 3.13 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,500 | 11.91 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 19.10 | 4.24 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.12 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 11.16 | 3.85 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 11.24 | 2.74 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 10.96 | 3.43 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.11 | 3.89 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,000 | 9.37 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,000 | 9.37 | 4.68 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.11 | 3.89 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 10.96 | 3.43 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 8.66 | 3.09 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.43 | 3.84 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.92 | 3.40 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 12.56 | 3.69 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,100 | 10.24 | 4.88 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.43 | 3.84 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 12.56 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 10.40 | 3.35 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,600 | 9.87 | 3.80 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 9.61 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,600 | 9.87 | 3.80 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 8.63 | 3.60 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 10.40 | 3.35 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.73 | 3.78 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,400 | 14.50 | 3.30 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.03 | 3.42 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 13.33 | 4.60 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 12.45 | 4.45 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 12.09 | 3.02 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 12.08 | 3.35 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,400 | 11.12 | 4.63 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,500 | 11.50 | 4.60 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 13.33 | 4.60 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 12.45 | 4.45 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.07 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,600 | 10.16 | 3.91 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,300 | 8.96 | 3.90 |
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.