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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $11,500 | 39.99 | 3.48 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,500 | 35.54 | 3.38 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 35.05 | 3.73 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,200 | 33.78 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | STL | $7,100 | 29.69 | 4.18 |
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $6,300 | 25.89 | 4.11 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $6,500 | 25.74 | 3.96 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $7,000 | 26.47 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.88 | 3.30 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,800 | 12.83 | 3.38 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 12.62 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,000 | 11.29 | 5.64 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,500 | 11.11 | 4.45 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,500 | 11.13 | 4.45 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 11.55 | 4.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 13.07 | 4.36 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.52 | 3.21 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,000 | 9.82 | 4.91 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 13.07 | 4.36 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 13.71 | 3.19 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.59 | 3.70 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 12.29 | 3.61 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 12.10 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,200 | 10.54 | 4.79 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,600 | 11.28 | 4.34 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 11.69 | 3.77 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.59 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,500 | 11.83 | 4.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 11.82 | 3.20 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 11.53 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,500 | 11.83 | 4.73 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,400 | 9.04 | 3.77 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,900 | 10.89 | 3.76 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 11.53 | 3.39 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.74 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,300 | 14.87 | 3.46 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,500 | 14.83 | 4.24 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 13.92 | 4.80 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,500 | 13.30 | 5.32 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 13.30 | 3.17 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,100 | 13.06 | 3.18 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,900 | 12.80 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,500 | 13.30 | 5.32 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,000 | 9.92 | 4.96 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,400 | 11.64 | 4.85 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 13.92 | 4.80 |
| Conner Capel | CIN | $2,000 | 8.96 | 4.48 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,900 | 12.80 | 4.41 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,800 | 12.07 | 4.31 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,800 | 11.97 | 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.