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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $10,300 | 23.61 | 2.29 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,500 | 21.98 | 2.59 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,700 | 20.52 | 2.12 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,200 | 20.14 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,500 | 21.98 | 2.59 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,200 | 20.14 | 2.46 |
| Alec Marsh | KC | $7,600 | 18.56 | 2.44 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $10,300 | 23.61 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 9.47 | 1.69 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 9.44 | 1.63 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,300 | 8.85 | 2.06 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 8.37 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,300 | 5.75 | 2.50 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 5.81 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 11.21 | 1.78 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 9.47 | 1.69 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 9.44 | 1.63 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.42 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,500 | 6.94 | 2.78 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,600 | 9.26 | 2.57 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $3,200 | 8.05 | 2.52 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.67 | 1.82 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $9,400 | 9.42 | 1.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bote | CHC | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,400 | 9.21 | 2.71 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 9.21 | 2.49 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,500 | 8.58 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.24 | 1.76 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 10.76 | 2.29 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 10.68 | 1.84 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,300 | 10.62 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $3,000 | 7.17 | 2.39 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 10.76 | 2.29 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,200 | 12.06 | 1.94 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.89 | 1.76 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.92 | 1.80 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,300 | 9.88 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 7.23 | 3.01 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,500 | 5.93 | 2.37 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,300 | 9.88 | 2.30 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $3,200 | 7.37 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 12.14 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.93 | 1.99 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 10.66 | 1.75 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 10.66 | 2.05 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $4,600 | 10.52 | 2.29 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $4,200 | 10.50 | 2.50 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $4,300 | 10.15 | 2.36 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,800 | 10.13 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.37 | 2.89 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,400 | 6.85 | 2.85 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $3,000 | 8.24 | 2.75 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,200 | 8.56 | 2.67 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,800 | 7.47 | 2.67 |
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,500 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $3,200 | 8.13 | 2.54 |
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.