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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 22.57 | 2.38 |
| Garrett Crochet | CWS | $9,400 | 20.76 | 2.21 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $8,800 | 20.09 | 2.28 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,000 | 18.98 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,500 | 22.57 | 2.38 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,000 | 18.90 | 2.36 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $5,000 | 11.51 | 2.30 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $8,800 | 20.09 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 8.34 | 1.46 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.87 | 2.72 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.87 | 2.72 |
| Seby Zavala | SEA | $2,100 | 4.99 | 2.38 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.08 | 1.74 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 10.08 | 1.71 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,500 | 8.80 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.87 | 2.72 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.61 | 1.88 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,900 | 8.72 | 2.24 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 8.49 | 1.63 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 8.27 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,900 | 6.76 | 2.33 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,700 | 6.12 | 2.27 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,900 | 8.72 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.78 | 1.87 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.92 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 10.72 | 2.28 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,100 | 10.22 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,400 | 9.73 | 2.86 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,300 | 7.85 | 2.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 10.72 | 2.28 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,000 | 11.87 | 1.98 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $8,600 | 9.36 | 1.09 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.25 | 1.65 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,600 | 8.98 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,600 | 7.62 | 2.12 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,700 | 7.43 | 2.01 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $6,000 | 11.87 | 1.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 14.26 | 2.13 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 11.33 | 1.83 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,000 | 10.45 | 2.09 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.25 | 1.83 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 10.12 | 1.95 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,500 | 9.96 | 1.81 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,400 | 9.75 | 2.87 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,600 | 9.67 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,100 | 6.39 | 3.04 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,400 | 9.75 | 2.87 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.79 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,200 | 5.86 | 2.67 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
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.