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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,900 | 23.26 | 2.13 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,000 | 18.83 | 2.09 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $7,900 | 17.31 | 2.19 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $10,800 | 16.91 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $7,900 | 17.31 | 2.19 |
| Trevor Williams | WSH | $6,500 | 14.17 | 2.18 |
| Hunter Dobbins | BOS | $7,500 | 16.18 | 2.16 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,900 | 23.26 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 10.74 | 2.19 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,100 | 10.04 | 1.97 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 7.25 | 3.62 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 10.74 | 2.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 10.20 | 1.73 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,100 | 10.04 | 1.97 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $4,300 | 9.81 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 7.25 | 3.62 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $7,200 | 10.16 | 1.41 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,800 | 9.30 | 1.94 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $8,000 | 9.26 | 1.16 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 8.56 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,900 | 7.48 | 2.58 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 5.86 | 2.55 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,200 | 10.72 | 2.55 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.63 | 1.74 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.30 | 1.78 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,100 | 10.05 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 9.26 | 2.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,200 | 10.72 | 2.55 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 9.26 | 1.78 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $7,200 | 9.06 | 1.26 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,700 | 8.74 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $3,100 | 7.79 | 2.51 |
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.48 |
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,400 | 5.88 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,800 | 6.33 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 12.75 | 1.28 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,800 | 11.56 | 1.18 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 10.93 | 1.82 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,300 | 10.55 | 1.67 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,700 | 10.38 | 1.82 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,300 | 10.19 | 1.92 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,000 | 10.10 | 2.02 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $5,100 | 9.98 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,200 | 7.65 | 3.48 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,900 | 8.81 | 3.04 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,300 | 6.82 | 2.97 |
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.95 |
| Samad Taylor | SEA | $2,500 | 7.26 | 2.91 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,500 | 9.96 | 2.84 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
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.