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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,000 | 18.47 | 1.85 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,700 | 17.59 | 1.81 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,500 | 17.56 | 1.85 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,000 | 17.17 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,000 | 17.17 | 2.15 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,800 | 16.81 | 2.15 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $7,300 | 15.66 | 2.15 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $6,000 | 12.29 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 10.12 | 1.87 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,900 | 9.41 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,900 | 9.41 | 2.41 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,800 | 6.62 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 11.07 | 1.76 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 10.28 | 1.69 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 10.12 | 1.87 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,900 | 7.40 | 2.55 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 10.81 | 1.93 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $5,100 | 9.34 | 1.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 8.23 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,900 | 7.38 | 2.55 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $3,100 | 7.74 | 2.50 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,700 | 8.20 | 2.22 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,400 | 7.31 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.96 | 2.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.77 | 1.92 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.70 | 1.78 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.36 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,100 | 8.90 | 2.87 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,200 | 8.09 | 2.53 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,100 | 9.49 | 2.32 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.96 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 11.02 | 2.35 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.94 | 1.74 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,400 | 8.79 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 11.02 | 2.35 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 8.16 | 2.33 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,000 | 6.90 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,000 | 11.85 | 2.37 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,400 | 11.36 | 1.78 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,400 | 10.65 | 1.97 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,900 | 10.34 | 2.11 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 9.94 | 1.60 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $4,100 | 9.89 | 2.41 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,600 | 9.13 | 3.51 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,200 | 9.37 | 2.93 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,000 | 5.63 | 2.82 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,900 | 7.67 | 2.64 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
| Dylan Carlson | BAL | $2,000 | 4.98 | 2.49 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
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.