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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,800 | 38.00 | 3.52 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $7,800 | 30.05 | 3.85 |
| Trevor Rogers | MIA | $8,900 | 30.01 | 3.37 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $9,100 | 29.18 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $7,800 | 30.05 | 3.85 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $7,600 | 28.25 | 3.72 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,800 | 38.00 | 3.52 |
| Jordan Wicks | CHC | $7,100 | 24.26 | 3.42 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 13.06 | 3.18 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,900 | 12.85 | 3.29 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,600 | 12.81 | 4.93 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.72 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,600 | 12.81 | 4.93 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,500 | 10.91 | 4.37 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,900 | 12.55 | 4.33 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 10.15 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 13.86 | 3.85 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,300 | 13.70 | 4.15 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.04 | 3.43 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,200 | 10.03 | 4.56 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,900 | 12.42 | 4.28 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,300 | 13.70 | 4.15 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.60 | 4.14 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.32 | 3.77 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 13.43 | 3.95 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 13.14 | 4.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Shewmake | CWS | $2,000 | 9.94 | 4.97 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 13.14 | 4.38 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.12 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,200 | 8.94 | 4.06 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 13.02 | 3.62 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,300 | 12.99 | 3.94 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.59 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | SD | $2,300 | 11.49 | 5.00 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 11.34 | 4.93 |
| J.D. Davis | OAK | $2,600 | 11.77 | 4.53 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,700 | 10.97 | 4.06 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 16.84 | 3.66 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,000 | 16.56 | 4.14 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 15.46 | 3.96 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.90 | 3.47 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 14.77 | 3.60 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.79 | 3.54 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 13.52 | 3.86 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,300 | 13.33 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,700 | 12.59 | 4.66 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 12.69 | 4.38 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,900 | 12.65 | 4.36 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,500 | 10.91 | 4.36 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,700 | 11.70 | 4.33 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,000 | 12.97 | 4.32 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,400 | 10.34 | 4.31 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
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.