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 | $9,600 | 40.49 | 4.22 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,800 | 38.87 | 3.97 |
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $8,800 | 31.43 | 3.57 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,500 | 31.23 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,600 | 40.49 | 4.22 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,800 | 38.87 | 3.97 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,300 | 30.52 | 3.68 |
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $8,800 | 31.43 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,600 | 14.42 | 4.01 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,300 | 13.72 | 3.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 13.61 | 3.40 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 11.41 | 4.56 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 10.04 | 4.02 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,600 | 14.42 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.08 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.68 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.17 | 3.51 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,800 | 9.31 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorbit Vivas | NYY | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.21 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.08 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.68 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.17 | 3.51 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.58 | 3.67 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 13.52 | 3.65 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 12.63 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,300 | 10.26 | 4.46 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.44 | 3.55 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 12.28 | 3.72 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.84 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.91 | 4.11 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 12.28 | 3.72 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.79 | 3.65 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 16.40 | 3.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.54 | 3.55 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 13.28 | 2.95 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 13.22 | 3.48 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 13.04 | 3.26 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhylan Thomas | SEA | $2,200 | 9.91 | 4.50 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.85 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,700 | 10.32 | 3.82 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,300 | 12.45 | 3.77 |
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.