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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,500 | 23.68 | 2.26 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $12,000 | 20.60 | 1.72 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $12,600 | 20.56 | 1.63 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $7,800 | 19.87 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Herz | WSH | $7,800 | 19.87 | 2.55 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,500 | 23.68 | 2.26 |
| Simeon Woods Richardson | MIN | $6,900 | 14.28 | 2.07 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $7,100 | 14.49 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $9,000 | 9.23 | 1.03 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,000 | 9.16 | 2.29 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,800 | 9.08 | 1.89 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $7,200 | 7.98 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,500 | 6.85 | 2.74 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,200 | 5.51 | 2.51 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,800 | 6.96 | 2.48 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,300 | 11.15 | 1.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.36 | 1.79 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $9,000 | 9.23 | 1.03 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,000 | 9.16 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,400 | 7.56 | 3.15 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,000 | 5.67 | 2.83 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,800 | 7.69 | 2.75 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,500 | 6.85 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,400 | 9.69 | 2.85 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.44 | 1.82 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,300 | 9.36 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 7.66 | 3.06 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,400 | 9.69 | 2.85 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,000 | 8.15 | 2.72 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $9,800 | 12.27 | 1.25 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 11.58 | 1.84 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 10.89 | 1.82 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $4,200 | 10.55 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levi Jordan | CIN | $2,000 | 5.95 | 2.97 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,300 | 5.80 | 2.52 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $4,200 | 10.55 | 2.51 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,200 | 11.73 | 1.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,400 | 10.88 | 1.16 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 10.30 | 1.84 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,600 | 9.41 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Luke Williams | ATL | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.67 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.44 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 5.66 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 13.05 | 2.04 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,500 | 11.77 | 2.14 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.91 | 1.95 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,500 | 10.80 | 2.40 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 10.62 | 1.74 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $8,600 | 10.61 | 1.23 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $6,000 | 10.16 | 1.69 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $5,000 | 10.05 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,600 | 8.42 | 3.24 |
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,400 | 7.47 | 3.11 |
| Derek Hill | TEX | $2,000 | 5.85 | 2.92 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,900 | 9.91 | 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.