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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,100 | 19.45 | 2.14 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $8,700 | 17.67 | 2.03 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,000 | 17.53 | 1.95 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 17.19 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,100 | 19.45 | 2.14 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,700 | 15.97 | 2.07 |
| David Festa | MIN | $6,500 | 13.38 | 2.06 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $6,700 | 13.71 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,200 | 8.71 | 2.07 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,600 | 8.46 | 1.84 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.30 | 1.77 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 8.15 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Sabol | BOS | $2,300 | 5.57 | 2.42 |
| Omar Narvaez | CWS | $2,000 | 4.82 | 2.41 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,200 | 5.14 | 2.34 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,300 | 5.20 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 10.34 | 1.81 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 9.75 | 1.91 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $4,400 | 9.12 | 2.07 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,100 | 5.09 | 2.42 |
| Blake Sabol | BOS | $2,300 | 5.57 | 2.42 |
| Omar Narvaez | CWS | $2,000 | 4.82 | 2.41 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,200 | 5.14 | 2.34 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $4,700 | 9.74 | 2.07 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,700 | 9.10 | 1.60 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.07 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,500 | 8.68 | 2.48 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,900 | 6.98 | 2.41 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
| Jose Iglesias | SD | $2,600 | 5.74 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,300 | 10.56 | 1.99 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,000 | 10.29 | 1.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.15 | 1.99 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.97 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.97 | 2.37 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,300 | 7.60 | 2.30 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,200 | 4.89 | 2.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.35 | 1.72 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,700 | 9.11 | 1.94 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.02 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,000 | 6.96 | 2.32 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 4.85 | 2.20 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,400 | 8.89 | 2.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.81 | 1.97 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 11.60 | 2.11 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.81 | 1.72 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,000 | 10.50 | 2.10 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.44 | 1.71 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 10.33 | 1.67 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,300 | 10.33 | 1.95 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.27 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.91 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $2,100 | 5.68 | 2.70 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,700 | 9.54 | 2.58 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.55 |
| Derek Hill | MIA | $3,100 | 7.83 | 2.53 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,700 | 6.84 | 2.53 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,800 | 6.99 | 2.49 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,200 | 7.80 | 2.44 |
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.