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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,400 | 22.65 | 2.41 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,300 | 22.51 | 2.42 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,600 | 20.75 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,600 | 19.88 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,300 | 22.51 | 2.42 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,400 | 22.65 | 2.41 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,000 | 14.15 | 2.36 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $8,100 | 18.51 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 10.92 | 1.68 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.61 | 2.09 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 9.25 | 2.15 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $4,100 | 9.23 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.07 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.42 | 2.92 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.63 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,500 | 10.92 | 1.68 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,500 | 10.63 | 2.36 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,600 | 9.80 | 2.72 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,200 | 6.83 | 3.10 |
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.07 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.42 | 2.92 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,600 | 9.80 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 9.70 | 1.70 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,900 | 9.08 | 2.33 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,800 | 8.45 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,300 | 6.95 | 3.02 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,800 | 8.45 | 3.02 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 6.15 | 2.93 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,100 | 11.30 | 2.22 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,900 | 10.88 | 1.84 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,300 | 10.05 | 2.34 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 9.99 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 7.01 | 2.50 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,300 | 10.05 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 10.16 | 1.75 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 9.23 | 1.68 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 8.59 | 1.83 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 8.52 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lawlar | ARI | $2,100 | 6.16 | 2.93 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,000 | 8.03 | 2.68 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,000 | 7.36 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,800 | 12.66 | 1.86 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 11.79 | 1.87 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $4,200 | 10.89 | 2.59 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,400 | 10.68 | 1.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.19 | 1.67 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 9.86 | 1.83 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 9.72 | 1.83 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 9.65 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Rodriguez | CLE | $2,100 | 6.86 | 3.27 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $3,000 | 9.31 | 3.10 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,400 | 6.80 | 2.83 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,200 | 6.13 | 2.79 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.77 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,600 | 7.19 | 2.77 |
| Yanquiel Fernandez | COL | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
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.