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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,800 | 22.93 | 2.34 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,700 | 21.00 | 2.17 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,000 | 19.90 | 2.21 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 19.51 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,800 | 22.93 | 2.34 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $6,600 | 15.21 | 2.30 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $5,800 | 13.20 | 2.28 |
| Tyler Phillips | PHI | $7,300 | 16.50 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,800 | 8.82 | 1.84 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,600 | 8.76 | 1.90 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.30 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,900 | 7.08 | 2.44 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $3,200 | 7.71 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 7.68 | 2.40 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 5.97 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 11.34 | 1.99 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,800 | 10.07 | 2.10 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $8,800 | 9.69 | 1.10 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,900 | 9.32 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Yepez | WSH | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,900 | 7.08 | 2.44 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $3,200 | 7.71 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 7.68 | 2.40 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.58 | 1.92 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,500 | 9.78 | 2.17 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.27 | 1.75 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 9.25 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,000 | 6.74 | 3.37 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,500 | 9.05 | 2.59 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 6.37 | 2.45 |
| Vidal Brujan | MIA | $2,500 | 5.63 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,300 | 12.02 | 1.91 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.47 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 11.42 | 2.08 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 11.04 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,400 | 7.88 | 3.28 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.19 | 2.38 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 8.69 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,600 | 10.24 | 1.07 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,200 | 8.87 | 1.71 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $9,200 | 8.75 | 0.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.58 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,400 | 7.30 | 2.15 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,700 | 7.62 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $9,400 | 11.96 | 1.27 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,200 | 11.11 | 2.14 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 10.57 | 1.73 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.51 | 1.62 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,500 | 10.22 | 2.92 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,000 | 9.96 | 1.99 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,800 | 9.89 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 7.86 | 3.42 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 8.54 | 3.16 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,500 | 10.22 | 2.92 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,200 | 5.77 | 2.62 |
| Harold Ramirez | WSH | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| Bligh Madris | DET | $2,000 | 5.02 | 2.51 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,800 | 7.01 | 2.50 |
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.