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 | 34.63 | 3.40 |
| Dustin May | LAD | $8,800 | 31.33 | 3.56 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,500 | 30.82 | 3.24 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $8,100 | 30.82 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Evans | SEA | $7,700 | 29.27 | 3.80 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $8,100 | 30.82 | 3.80 |
| Dustin May | LAD | $8,800 | 31.33 | 3.56 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,600 | 29.87 | 3.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 13.81 | 3.14 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 12.89 | 3.58 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 11.61 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,400 | 10.46 | 4.36 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,500 | 9.29 | 3.72 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,100 | 11.53 | 3.72 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,200 | 11.61 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.71 | 3.78 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $3,200 | 9.62 | 3.01 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,700 | 7.58 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.71 | 3.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.37 | 3.59 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $3,200 | 9.62 | 3.01 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,700 | 7.58 | 2.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 12.63 | 3.32 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.22 | 3.82 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.22 | 3.82 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,300 | 11.96 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.67 | 4.02 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,000 | 12.28 | 3.07 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,700 | 11.23 | 3.04 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 10.86 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,400 | 10.03 | 4.18 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.67 | 4.02 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 8.09 | 3.11 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,500 | 7.76 | 3.11 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 16.11 | 4.13 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 16.10 | 3.43 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.09 | 3.14 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 14.85 | 3.45 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,600 | 14.74 | 4.10 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 13.88 | 3.31 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,900 | 13.61 | 3.49 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 13.52 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,300 | 9.97 | 4.33 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,800 | 11.77 | 4.20 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 16.11 | 4.13 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,600 | 14.74 | 4.10 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,400 | 13.41 | 3.95 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,800 | 11.02 | 3.94 |
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.