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 | $10,300 | 39.91 | 3.87 |
| Garrett Crochet | CWS | $10,900 | 38.78 | 3.56 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,900 | 38.07 | 3.84 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $10,200 | 37.85 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,700 | 35.61 | 4.09 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,900 | 34.60 | 3.89 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,300 | 39.91 | 3.87 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,900 | 38.07 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.78 | 3.72 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,100 | 12.37 | 3.99 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.95 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 12.03 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 8.88 | 4.44 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.17 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,800 | 11.58 | 4.14 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,900 | 11.64 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.76 | 3.72 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.60 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 11.61 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,700 | 10.35 | 3.83 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 10.29 | 3.81 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.76 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 15.36 | 3.49 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 14.88 | 4.25 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 14.44 | 3.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.98 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 14.88 | 4.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.98 | 4.24 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,700 | 10.21 | 3.78 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 10.89 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,600 | 13.26 | 2.88 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.29 | 3.15 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,200 | 11.90 | 5.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,200 | 11.90 | 5.41 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.85 | 3.82 |
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,600 | 9.71 | 3.73 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 18.83 | 3.92 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 16.25 | 3.32 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 13.88 | 4.63 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,300 | 13.70 | 4.15 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,400 | 13.69 | 4.03 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 13.43 | 3.44 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 11.65 | 4.66 |
| Harold Ramírez | WSH | $2,000 | 9.27 | 4.63 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 13.88 | 4.63 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 10.09 | 4.59 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,400 | 10.28 | 4.28 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,700 | 11.44 | 4.24 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $2,900 | 12.05 | 4.15 |
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.