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 | $9,000 | 25.18 | 2.80 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $8,500 | 18.93 | 2.23 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,500 | 18.45 | 2.17 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $7,700 | 18.34 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,000 | 25.18 | 2.80 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $7,700 | 18.34 | 2.38 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $8,500 | 18.93 | 2.23 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,500 | 18.45 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.13 | 1.98 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 7.99 | 1.78 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,200 | 7.88 | 1.88 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,600 | 7.84 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.86 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 6.04 | 2.75 |
| Eric Haase | MIL | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,700 | 9.37 | 1.64 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.87 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $4,800 | 8.69 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.87 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.86 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,200 | 10.83 | 2.08 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 10.58 | 1.79 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 9.83 | 2.98 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 9.34 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | CWS | $2,000 | 6.32 | 3.16 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,300 | 9.83 | 2.98 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,100 | 5.93 | 2.82 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 11.45 | 1.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.39 | 1.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.99 | 1.64 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,300 | 9.66 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,300 | 9.66 | 2.25 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 5.69 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 10.97 | 1.86 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.85 | 2.19 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,000 | 9.77 | 2.44 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,600 | 8.79 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,100 | 6.29 | 3.00 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,300 | 6.72 | 2.92 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,000 | 9.77 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 12.87 | 2.04 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,000 | 11.59 | 1.93 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.87 | 1.87 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.82 | 1.80 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 10.53 | 2.03 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,300 | 10.52 | 1.98 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,000 | 10.10 | 2.53 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,900 | 9.80 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.66 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,500 | 8.38 | 3.35 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,400 | 7.67 | 3.19 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,200 | 6.70 | 3.05 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,600 | 7.29 | 2.80 |
| Manuel Margot | DET | $2,100 | 5.82 | 2.77 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.64 |
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.