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 | $9,900 | 21.10 | 2.13 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $7,800 | 18.01 | 2.31 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,800 | 17.69 | 1.80 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,200 | 16.13 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $7,800 | 18.01 | 2.31 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,900 | 21.10 | 2.13 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,800 | 15.86 | 2.03 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $6,800 | 13.59 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 9.61 | 1.58 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.47 | 1.93 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,700 | 9.16 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,000 | 8.93 | 4.47 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 10.34 | 2.35 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,400 | 9.89 | 1.83 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 9.61 | 1.58 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.47 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,000 | 8.93 | 4.47 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Reese McGuire | CHC | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,300 | 9.59 | 2.23 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 9.27 | 2.38 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,200 | 8.84 | 2.11 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,500 | 7.34 | 2.93 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,400 | 5.89 | 2.46 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 9.27 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 11.65 | 2.04 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,400 | 10.60 | 1.96 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,800 | 10.54 | 2.20 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 10.01 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,100 | 6.16 | 2.93 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,500 | 9.41 | 2.69 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 8.07 | 2.52 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 10.74 | 1.88 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,200 | 9.56 | 1.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 9.13 | 1.90 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,500 | 7.40 | 2.96 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,200 | 8.25 | 2.58 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,000 | 7.33 | 2.44 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,000 | 4.75 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,500 | 13.94 | 2.14 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.87 | 2.01 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 11.57 | 2.97 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,100 | 11.09 | 2.17 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $4,800 | 10.71 | 2.23 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,500 | 10.68 | 2.37 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,200 | 10.28 | 1.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.24 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $2,000 | 8.63 | 4.31 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,600 | 7.91 | 3.04 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 11.57 | 2.97 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.75 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,300 | 8.81 | 2.67 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,300 | 5.81 | 2.52 |
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.