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 | $11,000 | 23.84 | 2.17 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,000 | 23.78 | 2.38 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 23.06 | 2.51 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $7,800 | 20.96 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SF | $7,800 | 20.96 | 2.69 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 23.06 | 2.51 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $5,500 | 13.73 | 2.50 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,200 | 19.99 | 2.44 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,000 | 9.75 | 1.62 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,600 | 9.56 | 2.08 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 8.25 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.65 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 5.62 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,600 | 10.43 | 1.09 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,000 | 9.75 | 1.62 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 9.64 | 1.85 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,600 | 9.56 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.65 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 9.97 | 2.08 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $6,000 | 9.19 | 1.53 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,100 | 9.15 | 1.79 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,000 | 7.89 | 3.95 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,500 | 7.86 | 3.14 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.26 | 1.82 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,600 | 10.62 | 1.90 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.30 | 1.69 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,500 | 10.15 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 8.92 | 2.62 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,700 | 6.50 | 2.41 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,900 | 6.69 | 2.31 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $3,100 | 7.07 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 11.22 | 1.73 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.50 | 1.61 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.31 | 2.27 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.00 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,700 | 8.73 | 2.36 |
| Donovan Solano | SD | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.31 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.96 | 2.02 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,500 | 11.70 | 2.13 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,400 | 10.75 | 1.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 10.53 | 1.67 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $4,200 | 10.31 | 2.46 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,000 | 9.89 | 1.10 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,400 | 9.75 | 2.22 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 9.64 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.90 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.81 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Miguel Andujar | OAK | $3,500 | 9.09 | 2.60 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 7.29 | 2.60 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,400 | 8.68 | 2.55 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
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.