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 | $10,000 | 25.10 | 2.51 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,000 | 22.45 | 2.49 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,500 | 21.48 | 2.53 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,700 | 20.03 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,500 | 21.48 | 2.53 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,000 | 25.10 | 2.51 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,000 | 22.45 | 2.49 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,700 | 20.03 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 9.25 | 1.62 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 8.77 | 2.09 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.70 | 1.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,600 | 7.74 | 1.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,000 | 6.62 | 3.31 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,900 | 6.69 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.77 | 1.86 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.51 | 1.75 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 9.25 | 1.62 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,900 | 9.08 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,000 | 6.62 | 3.31 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.06 | 1.78 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 9.00 | 1.73 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 8.81 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Westbrook | BOS | $2,100 | 6.28 | 2.99 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 8.06 | 2.78 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.81 | 1.87 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,200 | 11.43 | 1.84 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,500 | 11.17 | 2.03 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 9.70 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,000 | 9.54 | 2.39 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,300 | 7.57 | 2.29 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,800 | 8.46 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 12.73 | 1.99 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,000 | 10.73 | 1.79 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 8.76 | 1.95 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 8.67 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 7.21 | 2.89 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 5.25 | 2.19 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $3,200 | 6.86 | 2.14 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 14.34 | 2.17 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 11.75 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.74 | 1.95 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,600 | 10.70 | 2.33 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,900 | 9.91 | 1.68 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,400 | 9.78 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 6.93 | 2.67 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,300 | 5.80 | 2.52 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $3,000 | 7.50 | 2.50 |
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,500 | 6.21 | 2.48 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $3,800 | 9.38 | 2.47 |
| David Dahl | PHI | $3,000 | 7.27 | 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.