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 | $10,200 | 39.87 | 3.91 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,500 | 38.92 | 3.71 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,300 | 38.28 | 3.72 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,600 | 37.76 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 37.58 | 3.96 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $8,000 | 31.34 | 3.92 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,200 | 39.87 | 3.91 |
| Kyle Gibson | BAL | $6,800 | 26.37 | 3.88 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 15.43 | 3.67 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 13.05 | 3.84 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.97 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,600 | 12.66 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.80 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 10.89 | 3.03 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.47 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 9.80 | 3.77 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,800 | 10.47 | 3.74 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 15.12 | 3.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.60 | 3.48 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.34 | 4.04 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 13.08 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 13.08 | 4.22 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.34 | 4.04 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.61 | 4.00 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,900 | 13.37 | 3.43 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,000 | 12.90 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.26 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.61 | 4.00 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 19.72 | 4.29 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.11 | 3.36 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,200 | 15.45 | 3.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.30 | 3.67 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 14.29 | 3.97 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 14.06 | 3.19 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,500 | 13.97 | 3.10 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,700 | 13.71 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,700 | 12.44 | 4.61 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,000 | 8.79 | 4.40 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 19.72 | 4.29 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 10.56 | 4.22 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,000 | 12.48 | 4.16 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,800 | 11.55 | 4.12 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,100 | 12.59 | 4.06 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
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.