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 | $10,400 | 40.48 | 3.89 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,700 | 40.25 | 4.63 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $9,600 | 39.18 | 4.08 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 37.60 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,700 | 40.25 | 4.63 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $9,600 | 39.18 | 4.08 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $7,500 | 30.26 | 4.03 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,300 | 37.49 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 14.17 | 3.54 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.12 | 3.36 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 12.56 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,300 | 12.18 | 5.30 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $2,700 | 10.79 | 4.00 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,200 | 8.75 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.61 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,600 | 11.55 | 4.44 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,400 | 11.00 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,600 | 11.55 | 4.44 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,200 | 8.78 | 3.99 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.87 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.82 | 4.12 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.18 | 3.54 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 13.63 | 3.17 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 12.74 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.82 | 4.12 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 10.45 | 3.87 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 12.56 | 3.69 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.74 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.14 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,200 | 8.74 | 3.97 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.74 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 12.56 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 16.24 | 3.61 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,600 | 15.94 | 3.46 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 15.78 | 3.59 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.58 | 3.39 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 13.95 | 4.10 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,100 | 13.69 | 3.34 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 13.44 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Verdugo | ATL | $2,400 | 10.53 | 4.39 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,400 | 10.48 | 4.37 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,500 | 10.70 | 4.28 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,000 | 8.47 | 4.23 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,100 | 13.06 | 4.21 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
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.