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 | 39.03 | 3.94 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,800 | 34.02 | 3.87 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,500 | 31.17 | 3.28 |
| Zack Littell | TB | $8,100 | 30.06 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Warren | NYY | $5,500 | 27.10 | 4.93 |
| Logan Evans | SEA | $5,500 | 26.85 | 4.88 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $5,500 | 26.64 | 4.84 |
| Zebby Matthews | MIN | $5,500 | 25.99 | 4.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,000 | 13.88 | 6.94 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 13.11 | 4.37 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $2,000 | 12.39 | 6.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,000 | 13.88 | 6.94 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $2,000 | 12.39 | 6.20 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,000 | 11.51 | 5.76 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,000 | 11.11 | 5.55 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,000 | 12.51 | 6.26 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 12.19 | 2.84 |
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $2,000 | 12.14 | 6.07 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,400 | 11.73 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,000 | 12.51 | 6.26 |
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $2,000 | 12.14 | 6.07 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,000 | 10.77 | 5.39 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,000 | 10.49 | 5.25 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 15.16 | 4.10 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 14.05 | 3.34 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 13.75 | 5.29 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 12.92 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,000 | 12.45 | 6.22 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,000 | 11.06 | 5.53 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $2,000 | 10.74 | 5.37 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 13.75 | 5.29 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 14.12 | 4.03 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,000 | 13.10 | 6.55 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $2,900 | 12.71 | 4.38 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.03 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,000 | 13.10 | 6.55 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,000 | 10.26 | 5.13 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,500 | 11.99 | 4.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,000 | 9.08 | 4.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 18.29 | 6.31 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 17.50 | 3.65 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $2,200 | 15.50 | 7.04 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 15.22 | 5.07 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,000 | 14.22 | 7.11 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,100 | 14.05 | 4.53 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 13.74 | 3.12 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,100 | 13.59 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,000 | 14.22 | 7.11 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $2,200 | 15.50 | 7.04 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $2,000 | 13.27 | 6.63 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $2,100 | 13.49 | 6.43 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 18.29 | 6.31 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,000 | 12.11 | 6.05 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,000 | 11.37 | 5.69 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,200 | 12.50 | 5.68 |
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.