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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,400 | 40.02 | 3.51 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,700 | 38.80 | 4.46 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,500 | 37.48 | 3.57 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,100 | 36.86 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,700 | 38.80 | 4.46 |
| Austin Gomber | COL | $7,100 | 30.44 | 4.29 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $6,500 | 27.59 | 4.24 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $7,700 | 31.55 | 4.10 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 13.22 | 3.48 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 12.75 | 3.64 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 12.07 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,600 | 10.57 | 4.07 |
| Josh Bell | MIA | $2,800 | 11.21 | 4.00 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.92 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,600 | 10.16 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.69 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,400 | 11.87 | 3.49 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 11.35 | 3.24 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 11.13 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.79 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 11.13 | 3.84 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.69 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.21 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 15.61 | 3.47 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.92 | 3.39 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 12.54 | 3.21 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $2,800 | 12.25 | 4.37 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.14 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 10.43 | 3.72 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,100 | 11.37 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 16.42 | 3.91 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 16.36 | 4.81 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 13.48 | 3.21 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 16.36 | 4.81 |
| David Bote | CHC | $2,100 | 9.58 | 4.56 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 16.42 | 3.91 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 17.76 | 3.62 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.68 | 3.41 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 13.68 | 4.41 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.21 | 4.26 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 13.14 | 3.37 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,600 | 12.77 | 4.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,000 | 10.58 | 5.29 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,600 | 12.77 | 4.91 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 13.68 | 4.41 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.21 | 4.26 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 9.81 | 4.09 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 8.34 | 3.97 |
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.