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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $11,000 | 44.14 | 4.01 |
| Michael King | SD | $10,500 | 40.60 | 3.87 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,700 | 40.03 | 4.13 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,100 | 38.03 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,700 | 40.03 | 4.13 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $6,800 | 27.99 | 4.12 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,500 | 34.81 | 4.10 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $11,000 | 44.14 | 4.01 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 14.22 | 3.84 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 14.02 | 3.50 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,000 | 12.31 | 3.08 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,500 | 12.22 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,100 | 10.47 | 4.99 |
| Rafael Marchán | PHI | $2,000 | 8.62 | 4.31 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,800 | 11.83 | 4.22 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 9.86 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 12.41 | 3.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 11.95 | 3.32 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 11.92 | 3.14 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 11.44 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 12.41 | 3.88 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,600 | 9.84 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.23 | 3.74 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.31 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 15.38 | 3.42 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 15.34 | 3.49 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.71 | 3.98 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 12.66 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 12.66 | 4.22 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.71 | 3.98 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 11.93 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,400 | 16.94 | 3.85 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,800 | 14.18 | 3.73 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $3,500 | 11.72 | 3.35 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,400 | 16.94 | 3.85 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,800 | 14.18 | 3.73 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,000 | 10.92 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 19.45 | 3.89 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 15.90 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 14.48 | 3.71 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.42 | 3.35 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 14.05 | 4.85 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 13.36 | 3.43 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,200 | 13.19 | 3.14 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,400 | 12.95 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 14.05 | 4.85 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,100 | 9.08 | 4.32 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,300 | 9.45 | 4.11 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,400 | 9.71 | 4.04 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
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.