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 | 19.04 | 1.90 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,300 | 16.75 | 2.02 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $8,900 | 16.64 | 1.87 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $7,200 | 16.24 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $7,200 | 16.24 | 2.26 |
| Logan Evans | SEA | $6,700 | 14.87 | 2.22 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,300 | 16.75 | 2.02 |
| Dustin May | LAD | $7,800 | 15.76 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.24 | 1.63 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 8.81 | 2.20 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,800 | 8.08 | 2.13 |
| James McCann | ARI | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Andrew Knizner | SF | $2,100 | 5.41 | 2.58 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
| James McCann | ARI | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.24 | 1.63 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 9.69 | 1.94 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.30 | 1.69 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,900 | 8.85 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Andrew Knizner | SF | $2,100 | 5.41 | 2.58 |
| Ryan Noda | CWS | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.79 | 1.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.24 | 1.74 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $8,800 | 8.87 | 1.01 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 8.36 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,800 | 6.88 | 2.46 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,700 | 6.29 | 2.33 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,200 | 7.42 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,200 | 10.25 | 1.97 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,600 | 9.81 | 1.02 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 9.39 | 1.88 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,500 | 8.76 | 2.50 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,000 | 7.51 | 2.50 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 9.06 | 2.45 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,200 | 6.85 | 2.14 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,900 | 10.20 | 2.08 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,000 | 9.52 | 1.90 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $5,000 | 9.24 | 1.85 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $7,400 | 8.71 | 1.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,800 | 7.53 | 2.69 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,900 | 10.20 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 12.26 | 2.04 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 11.36 | 1.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.25 | 1.73 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $9,400 | 11.06 | 1.18 |
| James Wood | WSH | $9,800 | 10.42 | 1.06 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,100 | 10.35 | 1.70 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $4,300 | 10.25 | 2.38 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.08 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $3,400 | 9.20 | 2.71 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 7.81 | 2.69 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,000 | 7.66 | 2.55 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,100 | 7.79 | 2.51 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,200 | 7.98 | 2.49 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,900 | 7.12 | 2.46 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $4,300 | 10.25 | 2.38 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,100 | 4.97 | 2.37 |
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.