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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,300 | 21.68 | 2.10 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $11,000 | 20.99 | 1.91 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $9,900 | 18.05 | 1.82 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,800 | 17.83 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | MIA | $7,400 | 15.92 | 2.15 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,300 | 21.68 | 2.10 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,800 | 17.83 | 2.03 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $8,000 | 15.94 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,900 | 9.33 | 2.39 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,600 | 9.20 | 2.00 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.97 | 1.66 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 8.77 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 8.75 | 3.65 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 6.42 | 3.21 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.99 | 2.91 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,000 | 8.47 | 2.82 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 11.91 | 1.92 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,400 | 10.33 | 2.35 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,400 | 10.14 | 2.98 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.00 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 8.75 | 3.65 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,700 | 9.08 | 3.36 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 6.42 | 3.21 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,400 | 10.14 | 2.98 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,500 | 11.50 | 2.56 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 10.38 | 3.14 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,000 | 10.28 | 2.57 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 10.28 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 10.38 | 3.14 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.85 | 2.98 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,000 | 10.28 | 2.57 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,500 | 11.50 | 2.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,100 | 10.28 | 2.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 9.66 | 2.01 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,100 | 9.60 | 2.34 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,900 | 9.43 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 9.12 | 2.68 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,300 | 5.63 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 10.14 | 1.99 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 10.10 | 1.74 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,000 | 9.72 | 1.62 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,100 | 7.11 | 3.39 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,700 | 8.00 | 2.96 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,200 | 9.29 | 2.90 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 5.81 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 13.44 | 2.24 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 12.66 | 2.11 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 11.66 | 1.77 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 11.22 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 10.68 | 1.84 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,400 | 10.67 | 1.98 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,200 | 10.53 | 2.51 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,700 | 10.35 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Canzone | ARI | $2,100 | 7.81 | 3.72 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,500 | 8.96 | 3.58 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,200 | 7.72 | 3.51 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.43 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,600 | 8.13 | 3.13 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,800 | 8.23 | 2.94 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $3,100 | 9.04 | 2.92 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,700 | 7.72 | 2.86 |
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.