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 | $10,600 | 41.97 | 3.96 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $11,000 | 40.70 | 3.70 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 35.48 | 3.86 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,100 | 32.24 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,600 | 41.97 | 3.96 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 35.48 | 3.86 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $7,500 | 28.12 | 3.75 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $11,000 | 40.70 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 13.67 | 3.60 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,300 | 12.34 | 3.74 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 12.09 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,400 | 10.19 | 4.25 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.05 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 13.45 | 3.96 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,400 | 12.02 | 3.53 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 11.50 | 4.79 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 11.09 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 11.50 | 4.79 |
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,200 | 10.29 | 4.68 |
| Connor Norby | BAL | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.17 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 13.45 | 3.96 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 15.64 | 3.64 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 13.31 | 3.03 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,300 | 11.71 | 3.55 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 11.66 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.59 | 4.00 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 10.98 | 3.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 15.64 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 15.37 | 3.84 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.52 | 3.46 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 11.71 | 3.55 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $3,400 | 11.36 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 15.37 | 3.84 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,900 | 10.45 | 3.60 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 11.71 | 3.55 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 17.85 | 3.72 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 15.91 | 3.53 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 14.71 | 5.07 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.29 | 3.32 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 14.10 | 4.55 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,400 | 12.76 | 3.75 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 12.66 | 3.25 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 14.71 | 5.07 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 14.10 | 4.55 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $2,500 | 10.04 | 4.02 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,300 | 9.21 | 4.00 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,400 | 9.48 | 3.95 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
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.