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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,700 | 22.43 | 2.31 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,400 | 19.96 | 1.92 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $8,500 | 19.46 | 2.29 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,700 | 19.30 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,000 | 16.06 | 2.68 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,200 | 19.12 | 2.33 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,700 | 22.43 | 2.31 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $8,500 | 19.46 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,300 | 8.90 | 1.68 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 8.86 | 1.93 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,600 | 8.78 | 1.91 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 8.73 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 7.32 | 2.82 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,200 | 5.43 | 2.47 |
| Carson Kelly | TEX | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $9,600 | 11.55 | 1.20 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,300 | 9.56 | 1.80 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $4,700 | 9.39 | 2.00 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $3,900 | 9.35 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bligh Madris | DET | $2,100 | 6.00 | 2.86 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 7.32 | 2.82 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,200 | 5.43 | 2.47 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,500 | 9.34 | 2.08 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 9.25 | 2.01 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,400 | 8.76 | 1.99 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,100 | 7.01 | 3.34 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,400 | 8.33 | 2.45 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,200 | 7.73 | 2.42 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 12.16 | 1.93 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.38 | 1.84 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 10.97 | 2.38 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 10.29 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,000 | 6.33 | 3.16 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 10.97 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 11.63 | 1.85 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,700 | 9.80 | 1.72 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.67 | 1.64 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,600 | 9.54 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 9.08 | 4.54 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,100 | 6.37 | 3.03 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,200 | 5.33 | 2.42 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,000 | 4.69 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 13.40 | 1.94 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 12.24 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 11.32 | 1.95 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $3,400 | 11.29 | 3.32 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,000 | 10.92 | 2.73 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $5,100 | 10.68 | 2.09 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $4,500 | 10.54 | 2.34 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $5,400 | 10.48 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $3,400 | 11.29 | 3.32 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,800 | 8.27 | 2.95 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.62 | 2.88 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 8.15 | 2.81 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,000 | 10.92 | 2.73 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | LAD | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.70 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,100 | 5.52 | 2.63 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
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.