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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $10,400 | 33.88 | 3.26 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $9,100 | 32.91 | 3.62 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $9,000 | 32.33 | 3.59 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,700 | 32.22 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $9,100 | 32.91 | 3.62 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $9,000 | 32.33 | 3.59 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,200 | 28.75 | 3.51 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,700 | 26.11 | 3.39 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 14.42 | 3.20 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,500 | 13.11 | 3.75 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 12.88 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,600 | 11.68 | 4.49 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 12.08 | 4.47 |
| Blaine Crim | COL | $2,600 | 11.46 | 4.41 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 10.94 | 4.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.76 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.62 | 3.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 10.79 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.76 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 7.30 | 3.48 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,700 | 9.09 | 3.37 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 12.69 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 9.96 | 3.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.39 | 3.35 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.22 | 3.30 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.52 | 3.49 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.49 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.16 | 3.60 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.08 | 3.57 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,400 | 8.54 | 3.56 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.52 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.98 | 3.54 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 16.07 | 3.42 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 15.52 | 3.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 14.93 | 3.47 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.82 | 3.61 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.05 | 3.43 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 12.72 | 4.54 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,300 | 10.23 | 4.45 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 12.24 | 4.37 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,700 | 10.79 | 4.00 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 10.62 | 3.93 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
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.