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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 37.70 | 3.56 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 36.16 | 3.62 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $8,800 | 34.69 | 3.94 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,600 | 34.47 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Scott | NYM | $7,900 | 32.91 | 4.17 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $8,800 | 34.69 | 3.94 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 36.16 | 3.62 |
| Daniel Lynch IV | KC | $6,500 | 23.44 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 12.47 | 3.56 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,300 | 11.39 | 3.45 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 11.27 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.91 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 9.52 | 3.81 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,500 | 9.42 | 3.77 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 11.27 | 3.76 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 11.28 | 2.97 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 10.43 | 3.16 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 10.15 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 9.18 | 3.67 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 10.11 | 3.37 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 10.43 | 3.16 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.07 | 3.35 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,400 | 13.26 | 3.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,100 | 11.23 | 3.62 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,400 | 10.97 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 10.78 | 3.99 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,400 | 13.26 | 3.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 10.21 | 3.65 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,100 | 11.23 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.75 | 3.27 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.32 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,600 | 10.91 | 3.03 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 10.54 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 10.54 | 3.63 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.32 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.75 | 3.27 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 10.49 | 3.18 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 16.96 | 3.77 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,300 | 14.61 | 3.40 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 14.32 | 4.62 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.18 | 3.22 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 13.28 | 4.15 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 13.15 | 3.29 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 13.06 | 3.53 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 14.32 | 4.62 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,300 | 10.27 | 4.46 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 13.28 | 4.15 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,300 | 9.32 | 4.05 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,400 | 9.48 | 3.95 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
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.