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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,200 | 30.88 | 3.03 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,700 | 23.09 | 2.38 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $9,600 | 20.75 | 2.16 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,800 | 19.75 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,200 | 30.88 | 3.03 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $7,500 | 18.32 | 2.44 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,700 | 23.09 | 2.38 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $9,600 | 20.75 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 10.52 | 2.39 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $8,800 | 8.73 | 0.99 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,300 | 8.68 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.62 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $3,200 | 8.38 | 2.62 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 4.99 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 11.69 | 2.02 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 10.52 | 2.39 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $7,200 | 9.61 | 1.33 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,600 | 9.14 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.62 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $3,200 | 8.38 | 2.62 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
| Juan Yepez | WSH | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,500 | 10.27 | 2.93 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 10.03 | 1.86 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.64 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,500 | 10.27 | 2.93 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $2,800 | 6.86 | 2.45 |
| Vidal Brujan | MIA | $2,400 | 5.86 | 2.44 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 11.68 | 1.92 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 11.46 | 1.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.28 | 1.76 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.75 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,500 | 7.53 | 3.01 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.90 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,400 | 9.12 | 2.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 10.75 | 1.99 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 10.87 | 1.81 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 9.61 | 1.55 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,800 | 8.94 | 2.35 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 8.80 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,800 | 8.94 | 2.35 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 7.83 | 2.30 |
| Donovan Solano | SD | $3,000 | 6.73 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $3,800 | 12.15 | 3.20 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 11.12 | 1.13 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 11.02 | 2.00 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,200 | 10.87 | 1.18 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.46 | 1.87 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $5,100 | 10.41 | 2.04 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,900 | 10.30 | 1.75 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,200 | 10.25 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $3,800 | 12.15 | 3.20 |
| Ryan Vilade | DET | $2,200 | 7.04 | 3.20 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,500 | 7.94 | 3.17 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 7.69 | 2.85 |
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,900 | 7.74 | 2.67 |
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.