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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,500 | 32.15 | 3.38 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,600 | 30.77 | 3.21 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $7,500 | 30.50 | 4.07 |
| Dustin May | LAD | $9,300 | 27.76 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $7,500 | 30.50 | 4.07 |
| Trevor Williams | WSH | $7,300 | 25.11 | 3.44 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $7,100 | 24.19 | 3.41 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,500 | 32.15 | 3.38 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,600 | 13.53 | 5.20 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.58 | 3.00 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,600 | 11.61 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,600 | 13.53 | 5.20 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.08 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $2,700 | 10.32 | 3.82 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $2,500 | 9.22 | 3.69 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 10.75 | 3.16 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,400 | 10.68 | 3.14 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.54 | 3.29 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,600 | 8.60 | 3.31 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.54 | 3.29 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 13.77 | 3.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.11 | 3.54 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.67 | 3.73 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 11.84 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,500 | 10.16 | 4.06 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 11.84 | 3.82 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.67 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 12.64 | 3.33 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,400 | 11.74 | 3.45 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.49 | 3.02 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 10.22 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,400 | 11.74 | 3.45 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 10.22 | 3.41 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,700 | 9.13 | 3.38 |
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,300 | 7.72 | 3.36 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 15.83 | 3.60 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 15.41 | 3.28 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.80 | 3.79 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,500 | 13.33 | 3.81 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,200 | 13.19 | 3.14 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 13.03 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,200 | 9.94 | 4.52 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 13.03 | 4.49 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,600 | 11.43 | 4.40 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,600 | 10.57 | 4.06 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Kevin Pillar | TEX | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.95 |
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.