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 | $9,500 | 23.79 | 2.50 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,000 | 23.67 | 2.63 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,200 | 22.17 | 2.41 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $7,900 | 21.64 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $7,900 | 21.64 | 2.74 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,000 | 23.67 | 2.63 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 23.79 | 2.50 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,200 | 22.17 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 8.80 | 2.09 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 8.15 | 1.81 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,900 | 7.61 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,200 | 5.55 | 2.52 |
| Hayden Senger | NYM | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.07 | 2.33 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,100 | 4.57 | 2.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 9.73 | 1.77 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.01 | 1.64 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,100 | 8.89 | 2.17 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 8.80 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,200 | 5.55 | 2.52 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $4,000 | 9.75 | 2.44 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.67 | 2.28 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 8.01 | 2.50 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $4,400 | 7.21 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,000 | 5.70 | 2.85 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 8.01 | 2.50 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $4,000 | 9.75 | 2.44 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.67 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.28 | 1.69 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 9.44 | 2.15 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 9.40 | 1.74 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.40 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 8.23 | 2.22 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 6.46 | 2.15 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 9.44 | 2.15 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $3,000 | 6.41 | 2.14 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 9.01 | 2.00 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.54 | 1.71 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,700 | 8.54 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.30 | 2.41 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $2,500 | 5.53 | 2.21 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,200 | 6.43 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 13.32 | 1.33 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 10.79 | 2.07 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,800 | 10.71 | 1.85 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.50 | 1.84 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,500 | 10.29 | 2.29 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.14 | 1.69 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 9.97 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,000 | 6.72 | 3.36 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,700 | 7.56 | 2.80 |
| Jason Heyward | SD | $2,400 | 6.71 | 2.80 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 6.95 | 2.78 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,900 | 7.86 | 2.71 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,500 | 6.71 | 2.68 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.62 |
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.