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 Webb | SF | $10,300 | 22.20 | 2.16 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,800 | 21.91 | 2.03 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 18.41 | 1.94 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,000 | 17.82 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $7,700 | 16.73 | 2.17 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,300 | 22.20 | 2.16 |
| Bowden Francis | TOR | $6,600 | 13.85 | 2.10 |
| Michael Lorenzen | KC | $6,000 | 12.52 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 10.61 | 2.17 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,100 | 9.10 | 2.22 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.89 | 2.78 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,600 | 8.34 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 6.97 | 3.49 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.89 | 2.78 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.63 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,400 | 10.99 | 1.17 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 10.61 | 2.17 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $9,600 | 9.32 | 0.97 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 9.14 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 6.97 | 3.49 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.89 | 2.78 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,800 | 9.08 | 1.89 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,900 | 8.90 | 1.82 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $8,000 | 8.15 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,000 | 6.12 | 3.06 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.74 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,400 | 6.29 | 2.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.29 | 1.74 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.28 | 1.68 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,100 | 10.18 | 2.48 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $9,200 | 10.16 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 8.76 | 2.92 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,100 | 10.18 | 2.48 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.86 | 2.34 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,800 | 9.62 | 2.00 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.58 | 1.77 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,600 | 9.38 | 2.04 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,600 | 9.00 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.63 |
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,400 | 5.84 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 13.14 | 2.02 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,700 | 11.49 | 2.02 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 10.60 | 1.71 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,500 | 10.53 | 1.91 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,100 | 10.51 | 2.06 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.35 | 1.72 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,500 | 10.27 | 2.28 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.12 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,800 | 9.42 | 3.37 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,200 | 6.43 | 2.92 |
| Ronny Simon | MIA | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,200 | 6.03 | 2.74 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,200 | 8.47 | 2.65 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Travis Jankowski | TB | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
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.