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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $11,000 | 37.88 | 3.44 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,800 | 34.41 | 3.51 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,200 | 33.51 | 3.29 |
| Garrett Crochet | CWS | $10,000 | 33.00 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,000 | 30.92 | 3.86 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $8,500 | 32.03 | 3.77 |
| Lance Lynn | STL | $6,800 | 23.90 | 3.51 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,800 | 34.41 | 3.51 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 13.95 | 3.32 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 13.71 | 3.43 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,900 | 13.64 | 3.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.44 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,000 | 13.35 | 4.45 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,700 | 11.42 | 4.23 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 14.38 | 4.23 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,100 | 12.34 | 3.98 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.21 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 14.38 | 4.23 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,100 | 12.34 | 3.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 11.19 | 3.86 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.98 | 3.41 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.08 | 3.43 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,700 | 11.81 | 3.19 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 11.81 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.17 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,500 | 9.51 | 3.80 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,700 | 10.12 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.92 | 3.31 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.40 | 3.10 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 11.65 | 3.43 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 10.95 | 3.53 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 11.65 | 3.43 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.92 | 3.31 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,600 | 16.04 | 3.49 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 16.02 | 3.56 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.80 | 3.79 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 14.51 | 3.46 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 14.19 | 3.15 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 14.05 | 3.43 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 13.81 | 4.76 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,700 | 13.75 | 5.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,700 | 13.75 | 5.09 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,900 | 13.81 | 4.76 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 10.66 | 4.44 |
| Ryan McKenna | SF | $2,300 | 10.14 | 4.41 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,600 | 11.30 | 4.35 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,600 | 11.23 | 4.32 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,300 | 9.91 | 4.31 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.25 | 4.23 |
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.