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 | LAA | $11,200 | 23.79 | 2.12 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,500 | 23.52 | 2.24 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,700 | 20.76 | 2.39 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $11,800 | 19.69 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $5,400 | 15.72 | 2.91 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,700 | 16.89 | 2.52 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,700 | 20.76 | 2.39 |
| Michael Lorenzen | PHI | $7,800 | 18.43 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.15 | 1.69 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.99 | 1.84 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 8.60 | 1.51 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WAS | $3,900 | 8.46 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.25 | 1.68 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,100 | 10.07 | 1.97 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,500 | 9.93 | 2.21 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $9,200 | 9.91 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Beaty | KC | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 7.46 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 10.96 | 1.83 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,500 | 10.44 | 1.90 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,500 | 9.84 | 1.79 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,900 | 9.26 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 7.71 | 2.57 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 7.91 | 2.55 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,200 | 7.75 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.79 | 1.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.81 | 2.12 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $5,000 | 9.92 | 1.98 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $5,200 | 9.03 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,400 | 5.77 | 2.40 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,100 | 4.90 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 10.14 | 1.81 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,200 | 9.25 | 2.20 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,300 | 8.91 | 1.68 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $8,400 | 8.78 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,500 | 7.28 | 2.91 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,900 | 6.97 | 2.40 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 5.99 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,600 | 12.73 | 2.27 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 11.58 | 1.70 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 11.01 | 1.90 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,200 | 10.65 | 2.54 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $4,500 | 10.34 | 2.30 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 9.89 | 1.60 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,400 | 9.70 | 2.20 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $5,500 | 9.70 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,000 | 7.46 | 3.73 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,100 | 7.35 | 3.50 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 7.61 | 3.31 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,200 | 7.19 | 3.27 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,700 | 7.92 | 2.93 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.87 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,400 | 6.83 | 2.85 |
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.