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 | $10,800 | 37.99 | 3.52 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,700 | 37.93 | 3.91 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $8,900 | 33.15 | 3.73 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,800 | 32.64 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,700 | 37.93 | 3.91 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $8,900 | 33.15 | 3.73 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $7,400 | 26.81 | 3.62 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,800 | 31.84 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 14.64 | 3.33 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 12.11 | 3.03 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 11.84 | 3.59 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,600 | 11.72 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,200 | 10.51 | 4.78 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,100 | 8.83 | 4.20 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,400 | 10.07 | 4.19 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,700 | 10.94 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.28 | 3.80 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.43 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.03 | 3.23 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 9.76 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.28 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 9.76 | 3.75 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,800 | 9.68 | 3.46 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.43 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 14.68 | 3.67 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.11 | 3.36 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.99 | 3.94 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,600 | 12.27 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 10.21 | 4.08 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.99 | 3.94 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.77 | 3.85 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 14.14 | 3.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 13.84 | 4.07 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 12.75 | 3.64 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,800 | 12.52 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,800 | 11.69 | 4.17 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 13.84 | 4.07 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.93 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.12 | 3.72 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.55 | 3.31 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.28 | 3.57 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,300 | 13.63 | 3.17 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 13.37 | 3.34 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 13.10 | 2.98 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,700 | 12.30 | 4.55 |
| Daz Cameron | MIL | $2,100 | 9.38 | 4.47 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,300 | 9.70 | 4.22 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,000 | 12.61 | 4.20 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 12.78 | 3.99 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 9.97 | 3.99 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
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.