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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 19.24 | 1.94 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,800 | 18.93 | 2.15 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,500 | 18.67 | 2.20 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,800 | 17.88 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Eflin | TB | $7,200 | 16.47 | 2.29 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,500 | 18.67 | 2.20 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,800 | 18.93 | 2.15 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $8,100 | 16.86 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.16 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,800 | 8.52 | 2.24 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,900 | 8.51 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 8.42 | 2.63 |
| Ali Sanchez | MIA | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.06 | 1.73 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,100 | 9.38 | 1.84 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,700 | 8.73 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.65 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 8.42 | 2.63 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
| Ali Sanchez | MIA | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 10.57 | 1.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 10.53 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 10.42 | 2.82 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 9.08 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Alvarez | OAK | $2,400 | 8.52 | 3.55 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 10.42 | 2.82 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 6.95 | 2.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,500 | 12.58 | 1.94 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,100 | 11.28 | 1.85 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $4,200 | 11.15 | 2.65 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 10.25 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $4,200 | 11.15 | 2.65 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 9.17 | 2.62 |
| Luke Williams | ATL | $2,000 | 5.21 | 2.61 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,300 | 5.67 | 2.47 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 10.56 | 1.68 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,600 | 10.47 | 2.91 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,200 | 10.41 | 1.68 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 10.40 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.78 | 2.95 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,600 | 10.47 | 2.91 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.35 | 2.55 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,600 | 6.34 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 13.20 | 1.97 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,700 | 11.95 | 2.10 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,900 | 10.55 | 2.15 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $5,400 | 10.36 | 1.92 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,600 | 10.14 | 1.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 9.94 | 1.63 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,600 | 9.83 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,000 | 7.10 | 3.55 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 6.90 | 2.88 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,200 | 6.31 | 2.87 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 7.64 | 2.83 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.74 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,700 | 7.30 | 2.70 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 7.46 | 2.66 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,000 | 7.91 | 2.64 |
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.