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 | $11,500 | 43.82 | 3.81 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $10,800 | 41.44 | 3.84 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 36.85 | 3.88 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $11,000 | 36.26 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 36.85 | 3.88 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $10,800 | 41.44 | 3.84 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,500 | 43.82 | 3.81 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,600 | 35.97 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 14.08 | 4.40 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,300 | 13.07 | 3.04 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.84 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 14.08 | 4.40 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,200 | 9.14 | 4.16 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,700 | 11.10 | 4.11 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 11.28 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.89 | 3.82 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.85 | 4.62 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 11.85 | 3.48 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.85 | 4.62 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 11.75 | 4.52 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.76 | 3.84 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 17.38 | 3.95 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 15.71 | 3.65 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,100 | 13.96 | 3.40 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 12.47 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,000 | 8.11 | 4.05 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 17.38 | 3.95 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 11.86 | 3.82 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 12.47 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 14.63 | 3.85 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 13.58 | 4.53 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 12.63 | 3.61 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 12.23 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,300 | 11.76 | 5.11 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 13.58 | 4.53 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 12.23 | 4.22 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 14.63 | 3.85 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.37 | 3.27 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.89 | 3.38 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,000 | 15.70 | 3.92 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 14.85 | 3.30 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,000 | 14.61 | 3.65 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,200 | 14.51 | 4.53 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 14.30 | 3.49 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.97 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,800 | 13.18 | 4.71 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,200 | 14.51 | 4.53 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.82 | 4.42 |
| Austin Hays | PHI | $2,500 | 10.98 | 4.39 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.37 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,800 | 12.04 | 4.30 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.27 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,800 | 11.88 | 4.24 |
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.