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 | $10,500 | 43.72 | 4.16 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,000 | 38.51 | 4.28 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,000 | 38.20 | 3.82 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $10,600 | 37.60 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,000 | 38.51 | 4.28 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,500 | 43.72 | 4.16 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $8,600 | 35.56 | 4.14 |
| Roddery Muñoz | MIA | $7,400 | 29.84 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 13.80 | 3.63 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 13.12 | 3.20 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,400 | 12.30 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Josh Bell | MIA | $2,800 | 11.38 | 4.07 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,900 | 11.43 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,400 | 14.21 | 4.18 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,600 | 13.48 | 5.19 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 13.14 | 3.87 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.50 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,200 | 12.50 | 5.68 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,600 | 13.48 | 5.19 |
| Connor Norby | BAL | $2,400 | 10.71 | 4.46 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.36 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 16.22 | 3.60 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.36 | 3.26 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.44 | 3.36 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,100 | 11.67 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 16.60 | 4.05 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 15.54 | 3.61 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 15.38 | 4.52 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $3,500 | 12.92 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 15.38 | 4.52 |
| David Bote | CHC | $2,100 | 9.21 | 4.38 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 16.60 | 4.05 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 17.76 | 3.70 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 14.88 | 4.51 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 14.04 | 4.53 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 13.91 | 3.48 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 13.81 | 3.63 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,300 | 13.78 | 4.18 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 12.70 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 14.04 | 4.53 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 14.88 | 4.51 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 11.82 | 4.22 |
| Oscar Colás | CWS | $2,100 | 8.78 | 4.18 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,300 | 13.78 | 4.18 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.82 | 4.07 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
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.