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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,400 | 19.24 | 2.05 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,300 | 18.50 | 1.99 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $12,400 | 18.32 | 1.48 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 16.70 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Perez | SD | $6,300 | 13.78 | 2.19 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,300 | 15.73 | 2.15 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $6,000 | 12.43 | 2.07 |
| Tyler Phillips | PHI | $8,000 | 16.50 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.37 | 1.80 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,100 | 9.26 | 2.99 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 9.18 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,300 | 7.11 | 3.09 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,100 | 9.26 | 2.99 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $3,000 | 8.44 | 2.81 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 6.15 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 11.41 | 2.07 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.37 | 1.80 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,100 | 9.26 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,300 | 7.11 | 3.09 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,100 | 9.26 | 2.99 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $3,000 | 8.44 | 2.81 |
| Bligh Madris | DET | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,700 | 9.52 | 2.03 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,700 | 9.51 | 2.57 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 9.34 | 1.95 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,100 | 8.88 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,100 | 6.07 | 2.89 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,700 | 9.51 | 2.57 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 7.30 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 12.41 | 1.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 11.85 | 1.88 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,800 | 11.34 | 2.36 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 10.84 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 6.85 | 3.11 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.58 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 6.91 | 2.47 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 11.03 | 1.70 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,800 | 10.13 | 1.03 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,300 | 9.77 | 1.84 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,500 | 9.62 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | DET | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,800 | 7.07 | 2.52 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,000 | 8.89 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 13.18 | 1.91 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 12.88 | 2.01 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $9,200 | 11.67 | 1.27 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 11.15 | 1.92 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,800 | 10.93 | 2.28 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,000 | 10.71 | 2.68 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $4,900 | 10.64 | 2.17 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $4,200 | 10.38 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,100 | 6.06 | 2.89 |
| Austin Slater | BAL | $2,200 | 6.27 | 2.85 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,700 | 7.60 | 2.82 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,000 | 10.71 | 2.68 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 8.03 | 2.68 |
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.