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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,700 | 22.45 | 2.31 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,400 | 21.49 | 2.07 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,300 | 21.27 | 2.29 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,600 | 20.80 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Povich | BAL | $5,200 | 12.40 | 2.39 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $7,000 | 16.21 | 2.32 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,700 | 22.45 | 2.31 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,300 | 21.27 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 9.91 | 2.11 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 9.58 | 2.40 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $9,200 | 8.69 | 0.94 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,800 | 8.57 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,100 | 5.37 | 2.56 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.55 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,700 | 6.90 | 2.55 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.46 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 10.94 | 1.77 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 9.91 | 2.11 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,900 | 9.69 | 1.98 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 9.58 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,600 | 7.32 | 2.81 |
| Matt Gorski | PIT | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 8.27 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.70 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 9.05 | 2.59 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,800 | 8.88 | 1.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,000 | 8.54 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,400 | 8.40 | 3.50 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 9.05 | 2.59 |
| Michael Stefanic | TOR | $2,000 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 6.37 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 11.05 | 1.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 10.81 | 2.40 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,900 | 10.49 | 2.14 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.36 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,400 | 7.51 | 3.13 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,400 | 9.55 | 2.81 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | PIT | $3,100 | 7.85 | 2.53 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 11.37 | 2.15 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,400 | 10.75 | 2.44 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.70 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,000 | 8.03 | 2.68 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.62 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,800 | 6.83 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.75 | 1.99 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $9,000 | 11.00 | 1.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.75 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $10,000 | 10.65 | 1.07 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.29 | 1.72 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,200 | 10.24 | 2.44 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $9,400 | 10.20 | 1.09 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,900 | 9.96 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,600 | 8.22 | 3.16 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 7.55 | 3.15 |
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,500 | 7.78 | 3.11 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,100 | 6.53 | 3.11 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,000 | 5.96 | 2.98 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,900 | 8.13 | 2.80 |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | $2,200 | 6.06 | 2.76 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
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.