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 | $10,600 | 38.13 | 3.60 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,200 | 36.83 | 3.61 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,900 | 34.75 | 3.51 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 34.38 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ross | MIL | $6,600 | 29.46 | 4.46 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,400 | 32.65 | 4.41 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,000 | 34.06 | 3.78 |
| Erick Fedde | CWS | $8,600 | 31.49 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 14.56 | 3.64 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,800 | 13.12 | 3.45 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,000 | 12.45 | 4.15 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 12.39 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,600 | 11.84 | 4.55 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,000 | 12.45 | 4.15 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,600 | 10.55 | 4.06 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 10.90 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 12.61 | 4.20 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.87 | 3.21 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.45 | 3.27 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 10.92 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 12.61 | 4.20 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 10.01 | 3.71 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,400 | 8.65 | 3.61 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 10.18 | 3.51 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 13.89 | 3.39 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.75 | 3.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.85 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 12.03 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.85 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,500 | 9.35 | 3.74 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 9.92 | 3.54 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,300 | 11.24 | 3.41 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.36 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 12.86 | 3.57 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 11.69 | 3.54 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 12.86 | 3.57 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 11.69 | 3.54 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,900 | 9.86 | 3.40 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,500 | 16.49 | 3.67 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.68 | 3.56 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 15.09 | 3.28 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 14.05 | 4.84 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 13.68 | 3.51 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 13.67 | 3.25 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 13.45 | 4.07 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 13.04 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 14.05 | 4.84 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,600 | 12.37 | 4.76 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.13 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.09 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 13.45 | 4.07 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,700 | 10.79 | 4.00 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
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.