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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,200 | 41.85 | 4.10 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 37.67 | 3.80 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 36.04 | 4.29 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,700 | 33.86 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 36.04 | 4.29 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,200 | 41.85 | 4.10 |
| Justin Verlander | SF | $8,000 | 31.41 | 3.93 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 37.67 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 14.86 | 3.30 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 14.31 | 3.49 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.00 | 3.42 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,600 | 11.51 | 4.43 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 12.52 | 4.32 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 11.29 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 10.71 | 3.45 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.44 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 10.52 | 5.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 10.52 | 5.26 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 10.71 | 3.45 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.05 | 3.60 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.95 | 3.41 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,600 | 11.54 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.05 | 3.60 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 11.34 | 3.44 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.95 | 3.41 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 9.07 | 3.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.92 | 3.23 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.69 | 3.34 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.73 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.73 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,200 | 7.85 | 3.57 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,400 | 8.25 | 3.44 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 17.34 | 3.61 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 15.94 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 15.32 | 3.56 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 14.30 | 3.40 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.02 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,900 | 13.04 | 3.34 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 12.83 | 3.89 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,800 | 12.75 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,500 | 11.70 | 4.68 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,200 | 10.19 | 4.63 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 12.71 | 4.54 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 12.22 | 4.36 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,300 | 9.47 | 4.12 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.08 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.02 |
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.