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 | $10,500 | 40.25 | 3.83 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $9,500 | 36.67 | 3.86 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $9,300 | 35.38 | 3.80 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,200 | 35.04 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $9,500 | 36.67 | 3.86 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,500 | 40.25 | 3.83 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $9,300 | 35.38 | 3.80 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $8,300 | 31.31 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 12.61 | 3.32 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,500 | 12.47 | 4.99 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 12.31 | 4.40 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.29 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,300 | 11.74 | 5.10 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,500 | 12.47 | 4.99 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 12.31 | 4.40 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.29 | 3.84 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.99 | 3.87 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 11.13 | 4.28 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 15.87 | 3.61 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 14.62 | 3.57 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.54 | 3.22 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.12 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.12 | 3.86 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 12.11 | 3.79 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 15.87 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 15.35 | 3.57 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,900 | 13.16 | 3.37 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.66 | 3.42 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,600 | 12.33 | 4.74 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.83 | 3.94 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 15.35 | 3.57 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 12.43 | 3.55 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 18.06 | 3.69 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 16.50 | 3.67 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.91 | 3.32 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 15.36 | 3.66 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 14.45 | 5.16 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,900 | 13.96 | 3.58 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,800 | 13.91 | 3.66 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 13.53 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 14.45 | 5.16 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,900 | 13.52 | 4.66 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 12.56 | 4.33 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 10.34 | 4.31 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,000 | 12.90 | 4.30 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 12.88 | 4.29 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,700 | 11.17 | 4.14 |
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.