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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,500 | 22.44 | 2.36 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 19.66 | 2.14 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $10,800 | 19.33 | 1.79 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $8,900 | 17.53 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,500 | 22.44 | 2.36 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 19.66 | 2.14 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $8,900 | 17.53 | 1.97 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $7,600 | 14.71 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,900 | 8.47 | 2.17 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 8.10 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 7.23 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 10.47 | 1.66 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,800 | 9.66 | 2.01 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,100 | 9.46 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Tyler Locklear | SEA | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $3,100 | 7.82 | 2.52 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.91 | 1.91 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 9.47 | 1.93 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 9.32 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,400 | 6.29 | 2.62 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,900 | 7.56 | 2.61 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,600 | 6.78 | 2.61 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 9.32 | 2.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 11.05 | 1.70 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 10.80 | 1.69 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,900 | 8.63 | 2.21 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,500 | 8.28 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | STL | $2,000 | 6.17 | 3.09 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $3,000 | 7.12 | 2.37 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,900 | 6.64 | 2.29 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,600 | 5.81 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,000 | 11.82 | 1.97 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 10.74 | 1.76 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.83 | 2.40 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,100 | 8.11 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.83 | 2.40 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $3,200 | 6.51 | 2.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 12.60 | 1.91 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 10.90 | 1.98 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,800 | 10.77 | 1.86 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,200 | 10.45 | 2.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 10.25 | 1.65 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,900 | 10.09 | 1.71 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $4,600 | 9.95 | 2.16 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,800 | 9.83 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,500 | 6.90 | 2.76 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,100 | 8.24 | 2.66 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,600 | 9.49 | 2.64 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,500 | 8.94 | 2.56 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,100 | 5.35 | 2.55 |
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $2,900 | 7.30 | 2.52 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,300 | 5.75 | 2.50 |
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.