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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,500 | 42.11 | 4.01 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,600 | 40.83 | 3.85 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 35.53 | 3.66 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,200 | 35.38 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,500 | 42.11 | 4.01 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,600 | 40.83 | 3.85 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,300 | 31.19 | 3.76 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,400 | 34.70 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 14.93 | 3.73 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,600 | 13.61 | 3.78 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,000 | 13.58 | 4.53 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,400 | 13.37 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,000 | 13.58 | 4.53 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,100 | 12.75 | 3.11 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,800 | 9.64 | 3.44 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 9.55 | 3.29 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.35 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorbit Vivas | NYY | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.64 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,800 | 9.64 | 3.44 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,600 | 8.81 | 3.39 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.35 | 3.34 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 14.57 | 4.41 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.23 | 3.75 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.13 | 3.36 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 13.10 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 14.57 | 4.41 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 13.10 | 4.23 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.93 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 12.18 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,900 | 13.48 | 3.46 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.25 | 3.31 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.16 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,400 | 9.36 | 3.90 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 11.82 | 3.69 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.56 | 3.82 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.41 | 3.42 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,800 | 14.95 | 3.93 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,400 | 14.90 | 4.38 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.32 | 3.58 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 13.57 | 3.01 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,700 | 13.42 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,400 | 14.90 | 4.38 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,800 | 11.97 | 4.28 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,300 | 9.69 | 4.21 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 11.77 | 4.20 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,200 | 8.75 | 3.98 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 9.54 | 3.98 |
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.