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 | $10,600 | 42.40 | 4.00 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 37.34 | 3.73 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,500 | 36.91 | 3.88 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $9,400 | 36.28 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Ryan | LAD | $8,000 | 33.70 | 4.21 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,600 | 42.40 | 4.00 |
| Matt Waldron | SD | $9,100 | 35.89 | 3.94 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,500 | 36.91 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.83 | 3.56 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,300 | 12.47 | 3.78 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.11 | 3.27 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,700 | 11.75 | 4.35 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 11.83 | 4.22 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,500 | 10.51 | 4.20 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.22 | 3.74 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 13.53 | 4.51 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.82 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 11.20 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 13.53 | 4.51 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.82 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 9.77 | 3.76 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.22 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,600 | 17.23 | 3.75 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 15.27 | 3.55 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 15.13 | 4.58 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 13.49 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 15.13 | 4.58 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,200 | 9.71 | 4.41 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 13.49 | 4.22 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,600 | 17.23 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.95 | 3.32 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.50 | 3.55 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 13.40 | 3.44 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 13.14 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.79 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 13.14 | 3.75 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,600 | 9.62 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.58 | 3.25 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 15.57 | 3.80 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 15.54 | 3.98 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.37 | 3.27 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 15.14 | 3.60 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,500 | 14.91 | 3.31 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 14.26 | 4.60 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.20 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 14.03 | 4.68 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 14.26 | 4.60 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 12.95 | 4.46 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,800 | 12.27 | 4.38 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 14.00 | 4.38 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 13.12 | 4.37 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,100 | 8.98 | 4.28 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 13.64 | 4.26 |
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.