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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $7,900 | 21.42 | 2.71 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,700 | 21.10 | 2.17 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $12,400 | 20.17 | 1.63 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,900 | 19.95 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $7,900 | 21.42 | 2.71 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,500 | 19.94 | 2.35 |
| Luis Ortiz | CLE | $6,500 | 14.50 | 2.23 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,700 | 21.10 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 10.15 | 2.26 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 9.89 | 2.47 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,600 | 9.33 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,900 | 7.94 | 2.74 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,000 | 7.95 | 2.65 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 10.38 | 1.65 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,500 | 10.15 | 2.26 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 9.89 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 7.91 | 3.16 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 7.71 | 3.08 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
| Yohel Pozo | STL | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 10.69 | 1.91 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 9.25 | 2.05 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 9.23 | 2.49 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,300 | 8.62 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,700 | 7.38 | 2.73 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,300 | 8.62 | 2.61 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,200 | 5.52 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,600 | 10.61 | 2.31 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.56 | 1.73 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $8,600 | 9.84 | 1.14 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.70 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,300 | 9.23 | 2.80 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,000 | 8.17 | 2.72 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,100 | 7.72 | 2.49 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.62 | 2.44 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 11.87 | 2.12 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,800 | 11.20 | 2.33 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,600 | 11.14 | 2.42 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 8.74 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,800 | 8.05 | 2.87 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,700 | 6.85 | 2.54 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,600 | 6.32 | 2.43 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,600 | 11.14 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 12.11 | 1.24 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 11.86 | 1.91 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,000 | 10.66 | 2.13 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,100 | 10.64 | 2.09 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $8,400 | 10.28 | 1.22 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,600 | 10.25 | 1.83 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,600 | 10.18 | 2.21 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,900 | 10.05 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,400 | 9.48 | 3.95 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,400 | 6.79 | 2.83 |
| Sam Haggerty | TEX | $2,800 | 7.89 | 2.82 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 6.72 | 2.80 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,400 | 9.36 | 2.75 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,600 | 6.91 | 2.66 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,300 | 6.10 | 2.65 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | MIN | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.61 |
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.