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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $11,600 | 38.85 | 3.35 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,900 | 38.17 | 3.50 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,200 | 37.74 | 4.10 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,400 | 31.50 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,200 | 37.74 | 4.10 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,900 | 38.17 | 3.50 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $11,600 | 38.85 | 3.35 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,400 | 31.50 | 3.35 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,500 | 12.75 | 3.64 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.68 | 3.52 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 12.48 | 3.28 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 12.02 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,400 | 9.68 | 4.03 |
| Jakson Reetz | SF | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 12.02 | 4.01 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,500 | 10.01 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.13 | 3.28 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.78 | 3.65 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.25 | 3.75 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,200 | 11.20 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.25 | 3.75 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.68 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,700 | 9.89 | 3.66 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.78 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 15.41 | 3.58 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 10.92 | 3.12 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,900 | 10.37 | 3.58 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 10.25 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 10.02 | 4.01 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,600 | 9.44 | 3.63 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 15.41 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.98 | 3.33 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,100 | 12.24 | 3.95 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,100 | 12.00 | 3.87 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,900 | 9.66 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,100 | 12.24 | 3.95 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,100 | 12.00 | 3.87 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.85 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.98 | 3.33 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 15.44 | 3.77 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 14.96 | 3.56 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,600 | 13.78 | 5.30 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.87 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 11.75 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 11.74 | 5.59 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,600 | 13.78 | 5.30 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $2,800 | 11.38 | 4.06 |
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,200 | 8.82 | 4.01 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.87 |
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.