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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 21.23 | 2.36 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,200 | 19.80 | 2.15 |
| Chase Dollander | COL | $7,700 | 17.61 | 2.29 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $9,100 | 16.43 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,000 | 21.23 | 2.36 |
| Trevor Williams | WSH | $6,800 | 15.55 | 2.29 |
| Chase Dollander | COL | $7,700 | 17.61 | 2.29 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,100 | 16.09 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,500 | 8.56 | 1.90 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.50 | 2.07 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.19 | 1.86 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,900 | 7.95 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,100 | 6.68 | 3.18 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Tomas Nido | DET | $2,200 | 5.25 | 2.39 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,200 | 5.13 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,600 | 10.13 | 1.81 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,300 | 9.35 | 1.76 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,200 | 8.62 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,100 | 6.68 | 3.18 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,700 | 8.03 | 2.97 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Matt Mervis | MIA | $2,500 | 6.90 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 10.88 | 2.27 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,800 | 9.47 | 1.63 |
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $4,700 | 9.38 | 2.00 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,000 | 8.85 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,700 | 6.95 | 2.57 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.30 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,200 | 7.36 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,100 | 10.49 | 1.72 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 10.09 | 2.46 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 9.93 | 1.84 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $9,600 | 9.90 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 10.09 | 2.46 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,400 | 8.15 | 2.40 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $10,000 | 10.23 | 1.02 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,600 | 9.21 | 1.64 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,100 | 8.91 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,300 | 8.21 | 2.49 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $2,400 | 5.85 | 2.44 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,600 | 6.14 | 2.36 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.72 | 1.96 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 11.44 | 2.12 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 11.37 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 11.06 | 1.76 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 10.71 | 1.73 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,000 | 10.52 | 2.10 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.14 | 1.72 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,300 | 10.12 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,300 | 7.60 | 3.30 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,300 | 7.19 | 3.12 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,100 | 6.54 | 3.11 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,500 | 7.57 | 3.03 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,300 | 6.47 | 2.81 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,600 | 9.81 | 2.73 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,300 | 6.20 | 2.69 |
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.