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 | $9,300 | 22.98 | 2.47 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,500 | 22.95 | 2.70 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,300 | 22.25 | 2.16 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,000 | 21.52 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,500 | 22.95 | 2.70 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,000 | 21.52 | 2.69 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,400 | 21.23 | 2.53 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,300 | 22.98 | 2.47 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $4,400 | 8.57 | 1.95 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 8.34 | 1.94 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,300 | 8.09 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,000 | 6.32 | 3.16 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.36 | 2.45 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,200 | 5.29 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 9.90 | 1.74 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 9.24 | 1.81 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,300 | 8.98 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,000 | 6.32 | 3.16 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,100 | 5.78 | 2.75 |
| Yuli Gurriel | SD | $2,000 | 5.36 | 2.68 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 10.40 | 2.12 |
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $7,200 | 9.86 | 1.37 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,800 | 9.04 | 1.56 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | COL | $2,300 | 6.56 | 2.85 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
| Coco Montes | TB | $2,000 | 4.79 | 2.39 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 11.02 | 2.69 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.87 | 1.87 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $9,000 | 10.17 | 1.13 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.97 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 11.02 | 2.69 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,700 | 7.91 | 2.14 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,300 | 7.04 | 2.13 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $2,900 | 6.05 | 2.09 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 10.35 | 1.75 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 8.84 | 1.64 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,800 | 8.54 | 1.78 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 8.39 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | TEX | $3,000 | 8.33 | 2.78 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 8.25 | 2.43 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $2,400 | 5.54 | 2.31 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.62 | 1.97 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,600 | 11.44 | 2.04 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $9,200 | 11.40 | 1.24 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 11.20 | 1.87 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 11.16 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.70 | 1.81 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,100 | 10.37 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 10.34 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.53 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.81 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | SD | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.08 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,300 | 6.99 | 3.04 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,400 | 7.26 | 3.03 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.96 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
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.