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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,200 | 42.26 | 4.14 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 35.21 | 3.71 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,800 | 34.94 | 3.23 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 33.61 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,200 | 42.26 | 4.14 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,300 | 32.11 | 3.87 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 35.21 | 3.71 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,400 | 30.37 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,800 | 14.57 | 3.83 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 13.24 | 3.68 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,000 | 12.73 | 4.24 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,800 | 12.10 | 4.32 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,000 | 12.73 | 4.24 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 10.57 | 4.07 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 9.19 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,200 | 14.08 | 6.40 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 13.32 | 3.25 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.63 | 3.32 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 12.20 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,200 | 14.08 | 6.40 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 8.82 | 3.84 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.30 | 3.97 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.86 | 3.85 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.18 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.30 | 3.97 |
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.86 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 11.72 | 3.35 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.32 | 2.98 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 10.85 | 3.39 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,800 | 10.84 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,300 | 10.13 | 4.40 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,800 | 10.84 | 3.87 |
| Graham Pauley | SD | $2,600 | 9.36 | 3.60 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,700 | 9.34 | 3.46 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.78 | 3.76 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,400 | 14.73 | 3.35 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,300 | 14.71 | 3.42 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 14.11 | 3.71 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 14.10 | 3.62 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,500 | 13.99 | 4.00 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 13.67 | 3.33 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,200 | 13.64 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 12.65 | 4.69 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,500 | 11.68 | 4.67 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,200 | 10.04 | 4.57 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,200 | 13.64 | 4.26 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 13.61 | 4.25 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 10.97 | 4.22 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 12.23 | 4.22 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.15 |
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.