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 | $9,900 | 38.04 | 3.84 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,400 | 37.10 | 3.95 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,700 | 33.57 | 3.46 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,800 | 32.76 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $7,500 | 31.11 | 4.15 |
| Kutter Crawford | BOS | $7,200 | 28.51 | 3.96 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,400 | 37.10 | 3.95 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 38.04 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,800 | 13.55 | 3.56 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 13.48 | 3.29 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 13.38 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,100 | 10.53 | 5.01 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,400 | 10.92 | 4.55 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,300 | 10.21 | 4.44 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.68 | 3.70 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.02 | 3.62 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.92 | 3.23 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 12.70 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,200 | 9.68 | 4.40 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 12.70 | 4.38 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.03 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.80 | 3.89 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,900 | 14.10 | 3.62 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.06 | 3.53 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.94 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.94 | 4.17 |
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,300 | 9.44 | 4.10 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.80 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.62 | 3.24 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 12.26 | 3.72 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.99 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 10.92 | 4.75 |
| J.D. Davis | OAK | $2,400 | 10.69 | 4.45 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,300 | 10.15 | 4.41 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,400 | 17.22 | 3.91 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,100 | 16.66 | 4.06 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.50 | 3.60 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 15.09 | 3.59 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 14.97 | 3.84 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.96 | 3.32 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 13.68 | 3.80 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,200 | 13.09 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,400 | 11.59 | 4.83 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $2,500 | 12.06 | 4.82 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,700 | 11.95 | 4.42 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 12.89 | 4.30 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,600 | 11.15 | 4.29 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,200 | 9.35 | 4.25 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
| Aaron Hicks | LAA | $2,300 | 9.68 | 4.21 |
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.