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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,800 | 40.91 | 3.79 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $10,500 | 36.31 | 3.46 |
| Garrett Crochet | CWS | $11,000 | 36.08 | 3.28 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,200 | 35.39 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roddery Muñoz | MIA | $7,000 | 27.27 | 3.90 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,800 | 33.96 | 3.86 |
| Lance Lynn | STL | $7,800 | 29.85 | 3.83 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,800 | 40.91 | 3.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 13.32 | 3.51 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,100 | 11.61 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 10.39 | 4.15 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.04 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,300 | 9.18 | 3.99 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.67 | 3.42 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 11.64 | 3.64 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 11.23 | 2.95 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,600 | 9.96 | 3.83 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 11.64 | 3.64 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 10.72 | 3.57 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 15.26 | 3.55 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.56 | 3.31 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.02 | 3.90 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.85 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.02 | 3.90 |
| José Caballero | TB | $2,800 | 10.64 | 3.80 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.85 | 3.78 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 10.86 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,800 | 15.89 | 4.18 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $3,600 | 12.54 | 3.48 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.19 | 3.13 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 11.53 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,800 | 15.89 | 4.18 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 11.53 | 3.49 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $3,600 | 12.54 | 3.48 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 9.24 | 3.42 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,200 | 19.28 | 3.71 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.36 | 3.49 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.97 | 3.33 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.79 | 4.31 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Teoscar Hernández | LAD | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 12.57 | 5.24 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 13.79 | 4.31 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,500 | 9.99 | 3.99 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
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.