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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,400 | 37.86 | 3.64 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,200 | 35.44 | 3.47 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,200 | 33.93 | 3.69 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $9,000 | 33.89 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $7,500 | 30.33 | 4.04 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $9,000 | 33.89 | 3.77 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,600 | 28.19 | 3.71 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,200 | 33.93 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 13.56 | 3.31 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,500 | 12.92 | 3.69 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 12.70 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,400 | 10.38 | 4.32 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,400 | 10.35 | 4.31 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 9.84 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.72 | 3.43 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.27 | 3.40 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 13.17 | 3.99 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 11.81 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,500 | 11.40 | 4.56 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,600 | 11.62 | 4.47 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 13.17 | 3.99 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 8.13 | 3.69 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 15.37 | 4.05 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 14.67 | 3.26 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.94 | 3.57 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.46 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 15.37 | 4.05 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.46 | 3.74 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 10.04 | 3.59 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.94 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.15 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 11.27 | 3.52 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 10.45 | 3.07 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 10.32 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Wendzel | TEX | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.89 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,700 | 10.25 | 3.79 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 10.32 | 3.56 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 11.27 | 3.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.57 | 3.39 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 14.50 | 3.54 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 14.49 | 3.72 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 14.43 | 3.28 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 13.72 | 3.61 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,400 | 13.64 | 4.01 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 13.47 | 3.37 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,300 | 13.37 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,500 | 11.02 | 4.41 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.35 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,600 | 11.26 | 4.33 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $2,300 | 9.80 | 4.26 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.12 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.08 |
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.