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 | $10,400 | 38.85 | 3.74 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,900 | 36.34 | 3.67 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $10,600 | 35.57 | 3.36 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,900 | 32.81 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,600 | 27.53 | 4.17 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $6,700 | 27.62 | 4.12 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $7,100 | 28.85 | 4.06 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $6,800 | 26.74 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,200 | 14.26 | 6.48 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 14.09 | 4.40 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 13.57 | 3.23 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 13.09 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,200 | 14.26 | 6.48 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 14.09 | 4.40 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,300 | 9.92 | 4.31 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,400 | 9.79 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.77 | 3.65 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 11.38 | 4.06 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,400 | 11.14 | 4.64 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,300 | 10.92 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,000 | 10.31 | 5.16 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,400 | 11.14 | 4.64 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,400 | 10.65 | 4.44 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 11.38 | 4.06 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.48 | 3.87 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.61 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.48 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.98 | 3.78 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 12.42 | 3.27 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,500 | 10.49 | 4.20 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.98 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,400 | 15.66 | 3.56 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 15.65 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 15.39 | 3.42 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 15.37 | 3.34 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.49 | 3.45 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,500 | 13.79 | 3.94 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 13.50 | 3.75 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,500 | 13.48 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,400 | 11.14 | 4.64 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,300 | 10.42 | 4.53 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.85 | 4.43 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,200 | 9.67 | 4.39 |
| Alex Verdugo | ATL | $2,400 | 10.05 | 4.19 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,300 | 9.63 | 4.19 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.08 |
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.