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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,300 | 20.66 | 2.22 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,400 | 19.97 | 2.12 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,700 | 19.71 | 2.27 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,400 | 19.33 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | CWS | $7,400 | 18.09 | 2.44 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,400 | 19.33 | 2.30 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,700 | 19.71 | 2.27 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,300 | 20.66 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 8.68 | 2.07 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,800 | 8.53 | 2.24 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 8.32 | 1.66 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 7.81 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,200 | 5.47 | 2.49 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,400 | 5.66 | 2.36 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.32 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.99 | 1.75 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.30 | 1.75 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,300 | 9.00 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 7.46 | 3.11 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,900 | 7.35 | 2.54 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,200 | 5.47 | 2.49 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.02 | 1.67 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,700 | 8.89 | 1.89 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 8.81 | 1.70 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 8.73 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,200 | 6.38 | 2.90 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,200 | 8.41 | 2.63 |
| Jack Lopez | LAA | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.74 | 1.92 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.36 | 1.70 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,000 | 10.16 | 1.02 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.06 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,500 | 5.89 | 2.36 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,300 | 7.60 | 2.30 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $4,100 | 9.36 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,600 | 10.78 | 1.63 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,400 | 9.07 | 2.06 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,300 | 8.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Matt Duffy | TEX | $2,300 | 5.81 | 2.53 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,300 | 5.64 | 2.45 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,200 | 7.19 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,900 | 10.90 | 1.85 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,200 | 10.66 | 2.54 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,500 | 10.60 | 2.35 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.43 | 1.74 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,800 | 10.37 | 1.53 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,800 | 10.34 | 2.15 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 10.23 | 1.60 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,100 | 9.88 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,500 | 6.81 | 2.73 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,600 | 6.78 | 2.61 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,100 | 8.05 | 2.60 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,200 | 10.66 | 2.54 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,500 | 8.73 | 2.49 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,900 | 9.62 | 2.47 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
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.