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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,000 | 43.48 | 4.35 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,600 | 40.43 | 3.81 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,200 | 39.08 | 3.83 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,300 | 36.08 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,000 | 43.48 | 4.35 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,500 | 35.28 | 4.15 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $7,100 | 27.36 | 3.85 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $6,800 | 26.17 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 14.53 | 4.27 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 14.44 | 3.36 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 12.55 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,000 | 10.90 | 5.45 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 11.70 | 4.33 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 14.53 | 4.27 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.26 | 3.71 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.91 | 3.97 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 11.39 | 3.08 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.85 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.23 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.91 | 3.97 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 8.15 | 3.88 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.26 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.71 | 3.43 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 13.31 | 3.41 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.53 | 3.48 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 12.47 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,900 | 10.69 | 3.69 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 11.43 | 3.69 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 11.37 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.04 | 3.69 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.94 | 2.98 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.56 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,300 | 10.74 | 4.67 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.04 | 3.69 |
| Carter Kieboom | LAA | $2,000 | 7.29 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.24 | 3.38 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 15.85 | 3.60 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 15.56 | 4.20 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 15.34 | 3.65 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 14.64 | 3.66 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,900 | 14.41 | 3.69 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 14.41 | 4.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.88 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,300 | 13.59 | 5.91 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 12.14 | 4.67 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 10.67 | 4.64 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 13.68 | 4.41 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.34 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 10.29 | 4.29 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 15.56 | 4.20 |
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.