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 | $8,600 | 39.43 | 4.58 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,500 | 35.56 | 4.18 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,400 | 34.04 | 4.05 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $7,600 | 33.01 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,600 | 39.43 | 4.58 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $7,600 | 33.01 | 4.34 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,500 | 35.56 | 4.18 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,100 | 29.56 | 4.16 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,300 | 14.37 | 6.25 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 14.26 | 3.96 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 13.32 | 3.25 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 12.54 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,300 | 14.37 | 6.25 |
| Sam Huff | SF | $2,100 | 8.48 | 4.04 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 14.26 | 3.96 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,800 | 13.30 | 4.75 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 12.65 | 3.51 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.70 | 3.34 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.16 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,800 | 13.30 | 4.75 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,600 | 9.75 | 3.75 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.63 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,700 | 9.65 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.07 | 3.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.57 | 3.67 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,500 | 9.97 | 3.99 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.88 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,400 | 9.05 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,600 | 14.00 | 3.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.97 | 3.41 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,000 | 11.68 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,400 | 9.37 | 3.90 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,600 | 14.00 | 3.89 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,000 | 11.68 | 3.89 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.54 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 16.46 | 3.66 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 15.46 | 3.51 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,500 | 14.66 | 4.19 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,200 | 14.07 | 3.35 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 13.81 | 3.73 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,600 | 13.57 | 3.77 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,500 | 13.30 | 3.80 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 11.40 | 4.38 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
| Kevin Pillar | TEX | $2,500 | 10.56 | 4.22 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,500 | 14.66 | 4.19 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.19 |
| Alex Verdugo | ATL | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,500 | 9.82 | 3.93 |
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.