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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,400 | 23.82 | 2.29 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 19.14 | 2.06 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,000 | 17.78 | 1.98 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,000 | 17.70 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,000 | 17.70 | 2.53 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,400 | 23.82 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Sproat | MIL | $5,800 | 12.34 | 2.13 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 19.14 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 10.91 | 1.98 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 9.59 | 1.92 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.24 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 6.18 | 3.09 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.24 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,400 | 12.91 | 2.02 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 10.91 | 1.98 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.24 | 1.74 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,400 | 10.14 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 6.18 | 3.09 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,100 | 9.55 | 3.08 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,800 | 7.73 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,800 | 9.69 | 1.67 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.07 | 1.65 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.99 | 2.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 8.97 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 8.01 | 2.86 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 7.61 | 2.82 |
| Tommy Edman | LAD | $3,200 | 8.29 | 2.59 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,600 | 6.00 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.64 | 1.74 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 9.99 | 1.92 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,500 | 8.63 | 3.45 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,100 | 6.61 | 3.15 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.30 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 9.21 | 2.88 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 9.00 | 2.50 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,200 | 8.78 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 7.88 | 3.15 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,500 | 7.64 | 3.06 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 9.21 | 2.88 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,700 | 11.85 | 1.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 10.68 | 1.70 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,000 | 10.66 | 2.13 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,100 | 10.63 | 2.09 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,600 | 10.36 | 1.85 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,800 | 10.06 | 1.73 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,300 | 9.99 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,900 | 9.47 | 3.27 |
| Samad Taylor | SD | $3,100 | 9.45 | 3.05 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,100 | 6.31 | 3.00 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.94 |
| Gabriel Rincones Jr. | PHI | $2,400 | 7.04 | 2.93 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,700 | 7.63 | 2.82 |
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.