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 Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 38.10 | 3.63 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,200 | 35.96 | 3.53 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $9,400 | 34.34 | 3.65 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,600 | 33.93 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,600 | 31.65 | 3.68 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $9,400 | 34.34 | 3.65 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 38.10 | 3.63 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,100 | 28.57 | 3.53 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 13.25 | 3.23 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 13.06 | 4.35 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,100 | 12.65 | 4.08 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.35 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 13.06 | 4.35 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $2,600 | 11.09 | 4.27 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,400 | 9.95 | 4.14 |
| Matt Mervis | MIA | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.73 | 3.91 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,200 | 11.72 | 3.66 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 11.69 | 3.54 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.73 | 3.91 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,300 | 8.95 | 3.89 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,200 | 11.72 | 3.66 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 14.09 | 4.40 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.97 | 3.68 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.22 | 3.30 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 14.09 | 4.40 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,300 | 8.51 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.95 | 3.58 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 11.82 | 3.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,800 | 11.66 | 4.16 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,000 | 11.56 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,800 | 11.66 | 4.16 |
| Gage Workman | CHC | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,000 | 11.56 | 3.85 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 11.82 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 17.52 | 3.81 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.32 | 3.40 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.89 | 3.82 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 14.87 | 3.30 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,200 | 14.70 | 3.50 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,000 | 14.34 | 3.58 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,500 | 14.24 | 4.07 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 13.75 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,600 | 11.65 | 4.48 |
| Kameron Misner | TB | $2,600 | 11.63 | 4.47 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 13.75 | 4.44 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.74 | 4.19 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,100 | 8.62 | 4.10 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.08 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,500 | 14.24 | 4.07 |
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.