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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,100 | 40.54 | 4.01 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,900 | 38.55 | 3.54 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,900 | 35.41 | 3.58 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $10,000 | 33.05 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,100 | 40.54 | 4.01 |
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $6,200 | 23.97 | 3.87 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,700 | 29.19 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $7,900 | 29.54 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,200 | 13.89 | 4.34 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,800 | 13.72 | 3.61 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.46 | 3.37 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,600 | 12.29 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Shenton | TB | $2,100 | 9.55 | 4.55 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,100 | 9.45 | 4.50 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,200 | 13.89 | 4.34 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,500 | 10.62 | 4.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 13.30 | 3.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 11.83 | 3.29 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.46 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,200 | 10.43 | 4.74 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,700 | 10.61 | 3.93 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 10.09 | 3.88 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,900 | 10.89 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,100 | 15.76 | 3.84 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.59 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 13.18 | 3.56 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.76 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,500 | 9.62 | 3.85 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,100 | 15.76 | 3.84 |
| Amed Rosario | TB | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.78 | 3.19 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.36 | 3.63 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 11.78 | 3.57 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 10.75 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Wendzel | TEX | $2,000 | 8.82 | 4.41 |
| Graham Pauley | SD | $2,200 | 8.32 | 3.78 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.36 | 3.63 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,700 | 9.81 | 3.63 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 16.50 | 3.84 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 14.52 | 3.46 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.49 | 3.45 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,300 | 14.39 | 3.35 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 13.92 | 3.40 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,500 | 13.65 | 3.90 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 13.62 | 4.26 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.22 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,500 | 11.87 | 4.75 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,600 | 12.20 | 4.69 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,000 | 9.04 | 4.52 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 10.40 | 4.33 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,500 | 10.79 | 4.31 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 13.62 | 4.26 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 8.92 | 4.25 |
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.