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 | $10,200 | 34.27 | 3.36 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,700 | 34.10 | 3.92 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,900 | 31.58 | 3.19 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $10,500 | 31.53 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,700 | 34.10 | 3.92 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,400 | 31.52 | 3.75 |
| Hunter Dobbins | BOS | $7,700 | 28.58 | 3.71 |
| Ben Brown | CHC | $8,100 | 27.38 | 3.38 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.62 | 3.48 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,600 | 13.70 | 3.80 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,300 | 13.57 | 3.15 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,800 | 12.80 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,400 | 11.19 | 4.66 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,800 | 12.80 | 4.57 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,900 | 12.24 | 4.22 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.45 | 3.91 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 11.68 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 10.62 | 3.32 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 10.26 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Solak | PIT | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.45 | 3.91 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 11.68 | 3.54 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 14.28 | 4.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.86 | 3.47 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.17 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 14.28 | 4.20 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,000 | 12.22 | 4.07 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.96 | 4.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 14.67 | 4.19 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 12.81 | 3.56 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 11.96 | 3.32 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.93 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 14.67 | 4.19 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.93 | 3.98 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 11.15 | 3.85 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 18.99 | 3.96 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 15.51 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 15.28 | 3.40 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 14.17 | 3.73 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,300 | 13.62 | 3.17 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,400 | 13.35 | 3.93 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 13.01 | 2.96 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,100 | 11.91 | 5.67 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.87 | 4.29 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,900 | 12.38 | 4.27 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,600 | 11.00 | 4.23 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,000 | 12.57 | 4.19 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 15.51 | 3.98 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 18.99 | 3.96 |
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.