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 | $9,500 | 23.93 | 2.52 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $9,800 | 22.32 | 2.28 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,400 | 19.69 | 2.34 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,200 | 17.95 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,500 | 23.93 | 2.52 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $5,600 | 13.29 | 2.37 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,400 | 19.69 | 2.34 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $9,800 | 22.32 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.63 | 1.75 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,600 | 8.76 | 1.90 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
| Elias Diaz | COL | $4,300 | 7.84 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,400 | 5.34 | 2.23 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,000 | 6.66 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.46 | 1.80 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.63 | 1.75 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,100 | 9.02 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.45 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,900 | 10.07 | 2.58 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,100 | 8.75 | 2.82 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,100 | 8.52 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,100 | 8.75 | 2.82 |
| Connor Norby | BAL | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,900 | 10.07 | 2.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.93 | 1.89 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 9.96 | 1.63 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,100 | 9.91 | 1.62 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,900 | 9.20 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,200 | 7.35 | 3.34 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,400 | 8.77 | 2.58 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,500 | 8.74 | 2.50 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,700 | 8.07 | 2.18 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 11.57 | 1.96 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.88 | 1.70 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.14 | 2.03 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $5,100 | 8.61 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,400 | 7.28 | 2.14 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.14 | 2.03 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,200 | 8.43 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 13.21 | 2.06 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 11.87 | 1.88 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,500 | 11.15 | 2.48 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,800 | 10.92 | 2.28 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 9.55 | 1.67 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 9.49 | 1.83 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,800 | 9.49 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peralta | SD | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,300 | 8.68 | 2.63 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,200 | 5.51 | 2.50 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,800 | 9.49 | 2.50 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $3,200 | 7.98 | 2.49 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,500 | 11.15 | 2.48 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,900 | 7.03 | 2.42 |
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.