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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,000 | 39.27 | 3.93 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,400 | 36.31 | 3.49 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,200 | 36.07 | 3.92 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,100 | 34.67 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,100 | 34.67 | 4.28 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,000 | 39.27 | 3.93 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,200 | 36.07 | 3.92 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $9,000 | 34.34 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,600 | 15.45 | 3.36 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 13.61 | 3.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.09 | 3.64 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 12.22 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,600 | 12.06 | 4.64 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,500 | 10.31 | 4.12 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,700 | 10.60 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,200 | 12.48 | 3.90 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 11.89 | 3.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.62 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,200 | 12.48 | 3.90 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $3,000 | 11.46 | 3.82 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,600 | 9.88 | 3.80 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.83 | 3.96 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 15.25 | 3.39 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.54 | 3.22 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 13.39 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,500 | 11.14 | 4.45 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.83 | 3.96 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,000 | 11.22 | 3.74 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 13.39 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.96 | 3.74 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.21 | 3.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 11.69 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.96 | 3.74 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.49 | 3.39 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 17.05 | 3.79 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 16.03 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,600 | 15.31 | 3.33 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.45 | 3.36 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.12 | 3.62 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 14.00 | 3.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 13.87 | 3.30 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 13.67 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 11.90 | 4.96 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,800 | 12.67 | 4.53 |
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,000 | 8.93 | 4.46 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $2,600 | 11.49 | 4.42 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,800 | 12.15 | 4.34 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,700 | 11.48 | 4.25 |
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,900 | 12.24 | 4.22 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
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.