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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,300 | 22.60 | 2.19 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,500 | 22.00 | 2.32 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,000 | 17.77 | 1.78 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,100 | 17.15 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $6,500 | 16.74 | 2.57 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,500 | 22.00 | 2.32 |
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $5,700 | 12.76 | 2.24 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,300 | 22.60 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 10.73 | 2.06 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,400 | 9.21 | 1.71 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 8.04 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 6.44 | 3.22 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.74 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 5.54 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,200 | 10.73 | 2.06 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 10.28 | 1.80 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 10.24 | 1.71 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,400 | 9.21 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 6.44 | 3.22 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,400 | 7.53 | 3.14 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.74 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.84 | 1.79 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,400 | 8.49 | 1.93 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,700 | 7.93 | 2.14 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,700 | 7.85 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorbit Vivas | NYY | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.47 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,400 | 5.46 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.42 | 1.74 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.42 | 1.97 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,000 | 9.87 | 1.97 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,800 | 9.83 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 8.49 | 2.50 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,800 | 8.64 | 2.27 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.17 | 2.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.42 | 1.97 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.63 | 1.78 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,700 | 9.38 | 2.00 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,600 | 9.16 | 1.99 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,400 | 6.24 | 2.60 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.47 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 7.26 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.50 | 1.92 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.04 | 1.81 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,900 | 10.86 | 1.84 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,500 | 10.12 | 2.25 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.03 | 1.59 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 10.02 | 1.62 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,300 | 9.94 | 1.88 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,000 | 9.72 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $3,200 | 9.39 | 2.93 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,200 | 6.13 | 2.79 |
| Rhylan Thomas | SEA | $2,500 | 6.92 | 2.77 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Jose Barrero | STL | $2,000 | 5.16 | 2.58 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,800 | 6.91 | 2.47 |
| Gavin Lux | CIN | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
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.