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 | $10,900 | 34.14 | 3.13 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $10,600 | 31.80 | 3.00 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,900 | 31.06 | 3.14 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $7,800 | 30.57 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | ATL | $7,800 | 30.57 | 3.92 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $6,200 | 24.26 | 3.91 |
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $7,000 | 27.01 | 3.86 |
| Trevor Rogers | MIA | $7,600 | 27.13 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 14.46 | 4.38 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 13.31 | 3.33 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 12.29 | 3.62 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 11.98 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 14.46 | 4.38 |
| Austin Shenton | TB | $2,100 | 9.18 | 4.37 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,500 | 10.52 | 4.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.42 | 3.44 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.10 | 3.17 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 8.28 | 3.76 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,700 | 10.10 | 3.74 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 14.92 | 3.32 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.55 | 3.83 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 14.01 | 3.89 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,000 | 12.81 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,000 | 12.81 | 4.27 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 11.60 | 4.14 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 14.01 | 3.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.55 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.49 | 3.38 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.06 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 10.87 | 3.20 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 9.53 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.06 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 9.53 | 3.41 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.49 | 3.38 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,900 | 9.51 | 3.28 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 15.48 | 3.69 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 14.90 | 3.39 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 14.46 | 3.53 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 13.70 | 3.42 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,300 | 13.54 | 3.15 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,400 | 12.76 | 3.75 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,900 | 12.44 | 3.19 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $2,600 | 12.41 | 4.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,500 | 12.08 | 4.83 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $2,600 | 12.41 | 4.77 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,500 | 11.79 | 4.72 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,100 | 9.73 | 4.63 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,600 | 11.72 | 4.51 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,800 | 12.26 | 4.38 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,000 | 7.99 | 3.99 |
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.