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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,300 | 38.50 | 3.74 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 36.11 | 3.65 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,500 | 35.13 | 3.35 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $10,000 | 30.86 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,300 | 38.50 | 3.74 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 36.11 | 3.65 |
| Luis Severino | NYY | $7,000 | 24.02 | 3.43 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,500 | 35.13 | 3.35 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 15.25 | 3.55 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 13.35 | 4.04 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,500 | 11.88 | 3.40 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,600 | 11.83 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 13.35 | 4.04 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.04 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.88 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.45 | 3.82 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.02 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 11.26 | 3.04 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.35 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.02 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.45 | 3.82 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.76 | 3.87 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 12.03 | 2.80 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 11.63 | 4.15 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 11.31 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 11.63 | 4.15 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.76 | 3.87 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,800 | 10.84 | 3.87 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 10.22 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.45 | 3.19 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,800 | 12.39 | 3.26 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.31 | 3.24 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 12.08 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 9.62 | 4.58 |
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,000 | 8.74 | 4.37 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 11.68 | 4.32 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 12.08 | 3.77 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.57 | 3.46 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,200 | 14.24 | 3.39 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.17 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,500 | 13.20 | 3.77 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,200 | 12.78 | 3.99 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 10.10 | 4.81 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 12.30 | 4.73 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.42 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.48 | 4.37 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.17 |
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.