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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 40.88 | 4.09 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,200 | 39.69 | 3.54 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $10,800 | 38.99 | 3.61 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $10,200 | 38.62 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,200 | 34.73 | 4.24 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 40.88 | 4.09 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $9,200 | 35.94 | 3.91 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $10,200 | 38.62 | 3.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,600 | 14.71 | 5.66 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,300 | 13.38 | 4.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.55 | 3.39 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,600 | 14.71 | 5.66 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 11.61 | 4.15 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,300 | 13.38 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 15.46 | 4.07 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 11.09 | 3.36 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 15.46 | 4.07 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 16.89 | 3.75 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 15.29 | 3.73 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 14.70 | 4.45 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.78 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 14.70 | 4.45 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.78 | 3.94 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.83 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 15.02 | 3.49 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 12.32 | 3.08 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.15 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.79 | 3.68 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 10.21 | 3.65 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 17.50 | 3.72 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 16.63 | 3.96 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 15.76 | 3.43 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 14.58 | 4.42 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.86 | 3.47 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $3,300 | 13.59 | 4.12 |
| Teoscar Hernández | LAD | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 13.47 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,800 | 12.84 | 4.59 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 14.58 | 4.42 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 10.42 | 4.34 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $2,900 | 12.27 | 4.23 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,100 | 13.12 | 4.23 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 13.47 | 4.21 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 12.57 | 4.19 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
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.