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 | $9,700 | 38.61 | 3.98 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,400 | 36.94 | 3.93 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,400 | 36.55 | 3.51 |
| Michael King | SD | $10,200 | 36.16 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,700 | 38.61 | 3.98 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,400 | 36.94 | 3.93 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,000 | 32.29 | 3.59 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,800 | 35.20 | 3.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.68 | 3.26 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,800 | 13.43 | 4.80 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,800 | 13.43 | 4.80 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,200 | 10.33 | 4.69 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,300 | 10.73 | 4.67 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,500 | 11.09 | 4.44 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.36 | 3.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.29 | 3.84 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 11.25 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.36 | 3.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.29 | 3.84 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 9.91 | 3.54 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.87 | 4.08 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.63 | 3.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 12.89 | 3.31 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 12.78 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.87 | 4.08 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 12.05 | 4.02 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.91 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.41 | 4.28 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 15.12 | 4.20 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 14.84 | 4.24 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,800 | 12.34 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.41 | 4.28 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 14.84 | 4.24 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 15.12 | 4.20 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,800 | 10.62 | 3.79 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 18.04 | 3.76 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.08 | 3.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 15.64 | 3.55 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 13.97 | 3.58 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 13.77 | 3.62 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,400 | 13.70 | 4.03 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,400 | 13.44 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.28 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,100 | 12.66 | 6.03 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 11.22 | 4.32 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,400 | 13.70 | 4.03 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,000 | 11.98 | 3.99 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,400 | 13.44 | 3.95 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,300 | 12.94 | 3.92 |
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.