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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,500 | 38.80 | 3.70 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $11,000 | 37.09 | 3.37 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,300 | 33.51 | 3.25 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 31.15 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,700 | 26.95 | 4.02 |
| Didier Fuentes | ATL | $6,100 | 22.70 | 3.72 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,500 | 38.80 | 3.70 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,900 | 28.94 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,600 | 14.61 | 4.06 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 14.03 | 3.51 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.36 | 3.61 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.99 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 12.38 | 4.42 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.99 | 4.19 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,800 | 11.42 | 4.08 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,600 | 14.61 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 14.98 | 3.48 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.13 | 3.62 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 14.98 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.87 | 3.91 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 14.08 | 3.52 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 12.53 | 3.48 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.39 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.83 | 4.08 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.87 | 3.91 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.12 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.68 | 4.13 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.85 | 3.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.68 | 4.13 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.85 | 3.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 15.54 | 3.70 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 15.42 | 3.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.27 | 3.24 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 14.22 | 3.56 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,900 | 13.63 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Reyes | PHI | $2,400 | 12.42 | 5.17 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 10.60 | 4.61 |
| Randal Grichuk | NYY | $2,200 | 9.52 | 4.33 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,700 | 11.67 | 4.32 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.43 | 4.29 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,400 | 10.15 | 4.23 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 12.06 | 4.16 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,900 | 11.96 | 4.13 |
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.