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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 20.69 | 2.18 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,300 | 19.40 | 2.09 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,700 | 18.51 | 1.91 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,500 | 17.41 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Hall | MIL | $4,600 | 10.08 | 2.19 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 20.69 | 2.18 |
| Luis Severino | NYM | $6,100 | 13.05 | 2.14 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $8,000 | 16.85 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,100 | 8.78 | 2.14 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.74 | 1.86 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,700 | 8.51 | 1.81 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Fry | CLE | $2,100 | 8.03 | 3.82 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 6.29 | 2.62 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,200 | 10.42 | 2.00 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 10.22 | 1.76 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.10 | 1.74 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,900 | 10.09 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Fry | CLE | $2,100 | 8.03 | 3.82 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,800 | 7.89 | 2.82 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 6.29 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 10.42 | 2.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 10.15 | 1.95 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 10.00 | 1.89 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.56 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 9.54 | 2.98 |
| Zack Short | NYM | $2,100 | 5.51 | 2.62 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,900 | 9.41 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.44 | 1.82 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,100 | 10.59 | 1.74 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 9.94 | 2.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 9.87 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,200 | 4.94 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,500 | 9.63 | 1.75 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.30 | 1.58 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 9.23 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,000 | 4.98 | 2.49 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,700 | 6.50 | 2.41 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 13.29 | 2.05 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $5,900 | 12.44 | 2.11 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 11.40 | 1.90 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $5,300 | 11.29 | 2.13 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 11.29 | 1.98 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,300 | 11.23 | 2.12 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 10.33 | 2.11 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,200 | 9.97 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 8.82 | 3.04 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,900 | 8.77 | 3.02 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,300 | 6.87 | 2.99 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.92 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $3,200 | 9.22 | 2.88 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $2,600 | 7.39 | 2.84 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,400 | 9.27 | 2.73 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,800 | 7.58 | 2.71 |
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.