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 | $10,600 | 40.27 | 3.80 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,500 | 38.49 | 3.67 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 37.58 | 3.83 |
| Corbin Burnes | ARI | $9,900 | 36.46 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $7,300 | 28.15 | 3.86 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $8,500 | 32.61 | 3.84 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $9,800 | 37.58 | 3.83 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 40.27 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 14.51 | 3.30 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 13.12 | 5.04 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.79 | 4.00 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 12.52 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 13.12 | 5.04 |
| Matt Thaiss | CWS | $2,400 | 9.77 | 4.07 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.79 | 4.00 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.27 | 3.86 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 12.05 | 4.46 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,600 | 11.30 | 3.14 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.75 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 12.05 | 4.46 |
| Nick Solak | PIT | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.33 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.27 | 3.86 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,800 | 10.06 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.34 | 3.50 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 14.02 | 4.12 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.46 | 3.54 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 13.43 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,000 | 10.87 | 5.44 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 12.59 | 4.20 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 14.02 | 4.12 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 13.43 | 4.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.71 | 4.09 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 14.59 | 4.05 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,800 | 13.31 | 3.50 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 13.12 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.71 | 4.09 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 14.59 | 4.05 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,800 | 10.59 | 3.78 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 10.97 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 19.75 | 4.29 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.80 | 3.36 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,700 | 14.41 | 3.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 14.10 | 3.13 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,200 | 14.09 | 3.36 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.81 | 3.21 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 13.45 | 3.74 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 11.89 | 4.76 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 12.10 | 4.66 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,400 | 10.82 | 4.51 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 19.75 | 4.29 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,500 | 10.64 | 4.26 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 10.39 | 4.16 |
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.