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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,800 | 42.94 | 3.98 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,900 | 38.16 | 3.85 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,800 | 36.28 | 4.12 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,500 | 35.96 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,800 | 36.28 | 4.12 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,800 | 42.94 | 3.98 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,900 | 38.16 | 3.85 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,300 | 35.27 | 3.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 13.52 | 3.76 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.46 | 3.64 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,100 | 12.59 | 4.06 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 12.10 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $2,400 | 9.74 | 4.06 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,100 | 12.59 | 4.06 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 12.72 | 3.35 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,000 | 7.64 | 3.82 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.97 | 3.40 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 14.96 | 3.94 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,500 | 14.69 | 3.26 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 14.59 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,600 | 10.72 | 4.12 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 14.96 | 3.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 14.59 | 3.94 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.53 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.37 | 3.42 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.42 | 3.44 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 12.08 | 3.45 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,600 | 11.46 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,200 | 10.12 | 4.60 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.84 |
| Jonathan Ornelas | TEX | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 18.23 | 3.72 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 15.79 | 3.16 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 15.55 | 3.62 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,500 | 15.22 | 3.38 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,600 | 14.84 | 4.12 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 14.58 | 3.74 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,600 | 13.83 | 3.84 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 13.71 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,400 | 11.38 | 4.74 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 13.57 | 4.52 |
| Ben Gamel | NYM | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.33 |
| Jorge Soler | SF | $2,900 | 12.51 | 4.31 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,600 | 10.98 | 4.22 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,300 | 9.65 | 4.19 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,600 | 14.84 | 4.12 |
| James Wood | WSH | $2,600 | 10.68 | 4.11 |
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.