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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $11,600 | 23.18 | 2.00 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,000 | 21.40 | 2.14 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,500 | 19.52 | 2.30 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,400 | 19.32 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,500 | 19.52 | 2.30 |
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $8,200 | 18.88 | 2.30 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,200 | 15.86 | 2.20 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,000 | 21.40 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 9.61 | 1.88 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $6,400 | 8.77 | 1.37 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,900 | 8.53 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,100 | 8.35 | 2.69 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,100 | 5.47 | 2.60 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,700 | 6.99 | 2.59 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,400 | 6.13 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 11.39 | 1.87 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 9.61 | 1.88 |
| Juan Yepez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Villar | SF | $2,200 | 6.52 | 2.96 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,100 | 8.35 | 2.69 |
| Josh Bell | MIA | $3,100 | 8.19 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,400 | 9.69 | 2.20 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 9.61 | 2.60 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,000 | 9.39 | 1.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $9,000 | 9.37 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 9.61 | 2.60 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,300 | 7.91 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 12.42 | 1.94 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,300 | 12.32 | 1.96 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 11.50 | 1.17 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,200 | 10.41 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,800 | 8.05 | 2.88 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,700 | 7.43 | 2.75 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,400 | 8.41 | 2.47 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.42 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.02 | 1.67 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,400 | 9.97 | 1.06 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,400 | 8.97 | 2.04 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 8.72 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan Biggio | LAD | $2,300 | 7.33 | 3.19 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 8.33 | 2.38 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,400 | 8.97 | 2.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,500 | 12.12 | 2.20 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,200 | 11.64 | 1.27 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,900 | 11.44 | 2.93 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 11.41 | 1.16 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $8,800 | 11.06 | 1.26 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 10.81 | 1.86 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $8,600 | 10.47 | 1.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,100 | 10.42 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gamel | NYM | $2,000 | 6.06 | 3.03 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,900 | 11.44 | 2.93 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 8.68 | 2.80 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,900 | 8.10 | 2.79 |
| Derek Hill | SF | $2,400 | 6.67 | 2.78 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,000 | 8.33 | 2.78 |
| Ryan Vilade | DET | $2,200 | 6.09 | 2.77 |
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.