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 | $9,700 | 21.92 | 2.26 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 21.52 | 2.15 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,000 | 19.95 | 2.22 |
| Dustin May | LAD | $8,000 | 15.25 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,700 | 21.92 | 2.26 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,000 | 19.95 | 2.22 |
| Aaron Civale | MIL | $6,000 | 13.09 | 2.18 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 21.52 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.97 | 1.91 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $5,600 | 8.58 | 1.53 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $8,400 | 8.46 | 1.01 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $9,400 | 8.45 | 0.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.38 | 2.44 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 9.35 | 1.61 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $4,200 | 9.04 | 2.15 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.97 | 1.91 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $5,600 | 8.58 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.53 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.38 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,500 | 7.82 | 1.74 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,300 | 7.03 | 1.63 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $3,200 | 6.61 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kingery | LAA | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $3,000 | 6.42 | 2.14 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $3,200 | 6.61 | 2.06 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 11.19 | 1.87 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 10.61 | 1.89 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $4,500 | 9.60 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 6.06 | 2.42 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,500 | 8.00 | 2.28 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $4,500 | 9.60 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 10.55 | 2.07 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 9.77 | 2.57 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 8.91 | 1.82 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $8,000 | 7.96 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 9.77 | 2.57 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 10.55 | 2.07 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $3,900 | 7.29 | 1.87 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 8.91 | 1.82 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.39 | 1.93 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,400 | 10.76 | 2.45 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,700 | 10.41 | 2.21 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,700 | 10.36 | 1.82 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,300 | 9.75 | 2.27 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $4,400 | 9.61 | 2.18 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,200 | 9.58 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 6.45 | 2.93 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.63 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,700 | 9.16 | 2.48 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,400 | 10.76 | 2.45 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $4,000 | 9.51 | 2.38 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,600 | 6.05 | 2.33 |
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.