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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | CWS | $10,200 | 22.36 | 2.19 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,500 | 21.97 | 2.09 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,800 | 21.78 | 2.47 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,800 | 20.68 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,800 | 21.78 | 2.47 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,500 | 20.58 | 2.42 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,500 | 19.10 | 2.25 |
| Garrett Crochet | CWS | $10,200 | 22.36 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,200 | 9.36 | 2.23 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $9,600 | 9.12 | 0.95 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,100 | 8.71 | 2.12 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,300 | 8.65 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,300 | 8.65 | 2.62 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 10.21 | 1.73 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,200 | 9.36 | 2.23 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,100 | 9.15 | 1.79 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $9,600 | 9.12 | 0.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Villar | SF | $2,200 | 6.56 | 2.98 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,300 | 8.65 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 10.61 | 2.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.05 | 1.90 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,000 | 9.56 | 2.39 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.04 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,100 | 7.93 | 2.56 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 6.43 | 2.47 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,000 | 9.56 | 2.39 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $10,000 | 11.68 | 1.17 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,100 | 11.42 | 1.87 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 11.15 | 1.77 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 10.67 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.52 | 2.41 |
| Ryan Kreidler | DET | $2,000 | 4.70 | 2.35 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 7.95 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 10.94 | 1.74 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,200 | 9.98 | 1.61 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 9.31 | 1.55 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,900 | 9.07 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,200 | 6.43 | 2.92 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,700 | 8.84 | 2.39 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 4.90 | 2.34 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,700 | 8.30 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.02 | 1.85 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 11.23 | 1.94 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 10.64 | 2.42 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,900 | 10.41 | 2.12 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $5,500 | 10.33 | 1.88 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 10.17 | 1.78 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $8,400 | 9.85 | 1.17 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 9.73 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,200 | 6.71 | 3.05 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,100 | 6.22 | 2.96 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 7.37 | 2.73 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,700 | 7.37 | 2.73 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,800 | 7.64 | 2.73 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,300 | 9.01 | 2.73 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,400 | 8.97 | 2.64 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 7.94 | 2.56 |
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.