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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,800 | 39.94 | 3.70 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 39.51 | 3.59 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,300 | 38.88 | 3.77 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,800 | 38.26 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $8,800 | 38.26 | 4.35 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,500 | 35.58 | 4.19 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,600 | 38.18 | 3.98 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,200 | 35.82 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 13.40 | 3.35 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.12 | 3.19 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 11.88 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $2,600 | 11.18 | 4.30 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 11.68 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 13.38 | 4.18 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 11.12 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 13.38 | 4.18 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,300 | 8.89 | 3.87 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.31 | 3.77 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 14.05 | 4.39 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 12.88 | 3.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.86 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 14.05 | 4.39 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.31 | 3.77 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,300 | 8.59 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.73 | 3.43 |
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,500 | 12.79 | 5.11 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.71 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 11.39 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,500 | 12.79 | 5.11 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.71 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.53 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,700 | 9.42 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 17.13 | 3.64 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 15.48 | 3.78 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 15.31 | 3.48 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.21 | 3.38 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,900 | 14.60 | 3.74 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,200 | 14.51 | 3.45 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.08 | 3.61 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 13.89 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,200 | 10.58 | 4.81 |
| Nick Martini | COL | $2,200 | 9.31 | 4.23 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,500 | 10.48 | 4.19 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.04 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.01 |
| Derek Hill | MIA | $2,600 | 10.41 | 4.00 |
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.