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 | $10,000 | 25.22 | 2.52 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $11,800 | 22.15 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,700 | 21.76 | 2.50 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,500 | 20.35 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $6,900 | 18.39 | 2.66 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,000 | 25.22 | 2.52 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,700 | 21.76 | 2.50 |
| Roddery Munoz | MIA | $7,300 | 16.41 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 8.83 | 1.61 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,700 | 8.79 | 2.37 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 8.68 | 1.55 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.64 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.83 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,200 | 7.80 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,100 | 10.18 | 2.00 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,800 | 9.84 | 1.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 9.55 | 1.67 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $5,100 | 9.26 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,600 | 7.89 | 3.03 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,900 | 8.42 | 2.90 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $5,200 | 10.84 | 2.08 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,400 | 10.06 | 2.96 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,100 | 9.84 | 2.40 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,500 | 8.44 | 3.37 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,400 | 10.06 | 2.96 |
| Connor Norby | BAL | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.82 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,600 | 7.04 | 2.71 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 12.42 | 1.94 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.75 | 1.76 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,100 | 9.85 | 1.61 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $7,600 | 9.60 | 1.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 8.65 | 2.88 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,500 | 9.04 | 2.58 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,600 | 9.11 | 2.53 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.44 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 12.41 | 1.97 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 11.60 | 1.93 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,400 | 11.47 | 2.12 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,400 | 9.62 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | CHC | $2,000 | 6.91 | 3.46 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,000 | 6.78 | 3.39 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 5.25 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 13.11 | 2.02 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,100 | 11.38 | 2.23 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,900 | 10.63 | 2.17 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,300 | 10.62 | 2.47 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 10.47 | 1.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,300 | 10.46 | 1.97 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,400 | 9.91 | 1.84 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $4,800 | 9.62 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.80 |
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,200 | 6.72 | 3.05 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,600 | 7.28 | 2.80 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.75 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,400 | 9.22 | 2.71 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
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.