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 | $10,200 | 24.21 | 2.37 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,500 | 21.87 | 2.57 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,500 | 21.76 | 2.29 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,500 | 21.60 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,500 | 21.87 | 2.57 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $8,800 | 21.06 | 2.39 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 24.21 | 2.37 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,500 | 21.76 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $8,000 | 8.80 | 1.10 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,500 | 8.73 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,500 | 8.73 | 3.49 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,100 | 5.84 | 2.78 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 4.80 | 2.40 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,600 | 10.56 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,400 | 9.87 | 1.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.62 | 1.72 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,500 | 8.73 | 3.49 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,100 | 5.84 | 2.78 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,100 | 8.19 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $6,000 | 10.99 | 1.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 9.98 | 1.96 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,500 | 8.69 | 2.48 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $7,200 | 8.64 | 1.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,500 | 8.69 | 2.48 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,500 | 8.49 | 2.43 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 6.72 | 2.40 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,800 | 6.22 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 11.32 | 2.26 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.87 | 1.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 10.47 | 1.64 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,000 | 9.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 11.32 | 2.26 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 6.77 | 2.26 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,900 | 8.70 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,900 | 8.87 | 2.28 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,600 | 8.62 | 1.87 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.53 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.68 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 5.74 | 2.30 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,900 | 8.87 | 2.28 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.27 | 1.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 11.95 | 1.93 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $10,000 | 11.93 | 1.19 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,600 | 10.71 | 2.33 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $5,200 | 10.55 | 2.03 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.50 | 1.72 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,900 | 10.33 | 1.75 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,900 | 10.13 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,300 | 9.08 | 2.75 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 6.79 | 2.72 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,400 | 9.09 | 2.67 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,000 | 7.80 | 2.60 |
| Jorge Barrosa | ARI | $2,000 | 5.14 | 2.57 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,100 | 7.80 | 2.52 |
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.