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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,800 | 21.77 | 2.47 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,100 | 19.91 | 2.46 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,000 | 18.59 | 2.07 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,900 | 18.54 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,800 | 21.77 | 2.47 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,300 | 18.02 | 2.47 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,100 | 19.91 | 2.46 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $6,700 | 15.86 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.26 | 3.80 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.25 | 1.87 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 8.23 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.26 | 3.80 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,200 | 6.59 | 2.99 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,400 | 10.68 | 1.98 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.26 | 3.80 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 10.02 | 1.82 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.26 | 3.80 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,200 | 6.59 | 2.99 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,400 | 6.89 | 2.87 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,500 | 9.82 | 2.81 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,400 | 8.69 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,500 | 9.82 | 2.81 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,300 | 7.28 | 2.21 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 6.66 | 2.08 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,800 | 5.76 | 2.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 10.81 | 1.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 10.33 | 2.07 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.20 | 1.67 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,200 | 9.98 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | TEX | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 6.76 | 2.41 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 5.70 | 2.38 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,900 | 9.22 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,700 | 8.61 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 12.48 | 1.98 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,900 | 11.17 | 2.28 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,700 | 10.97 | 1.92 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 10.78 | 1.74 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,800 | 10.47 | 2.18 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,700 | 10.43 | 1.83 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 9.97 | 1.85 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,200 | 9.83 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | TEX | $2,500 | 8.04 | 3.22 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,700 | 7.42 | 2.75 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,400 | 9.26 | 2.72 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
| Jorge Barrosa | ARI | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.47 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,500 | 8.36 | 2.39 |
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.