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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $11,000 | 42.95 | 3.90 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 39.28 | 3.85 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 38.89 | 3.89 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $10,600 | 37.64 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roddery Muñoz | MIA | $7,500 | 32.66 | 4.36 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,700 | 36.45 | 4.19 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,200 | 37.25 | 4.05 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $11,000 | 42.95 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 14.69 | 3.58 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 12.57 | 3.59 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 12.52 | 3.13 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,300 | 10.23 | 4.45 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,900 | 12.06 | 4.16 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,400 | 13.08 | 5.45 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,900 | 12.65 | 4.36 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.45 | 3.19 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,400 | 13.08 | 5.45 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,600 | 12.24 | 4.71 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,900 | 12.65 | 4.36 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.39 | 4.27 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.47 | 3.53 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 14.08 | 4.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 14.08 | 4.02 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.68 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | STL | $2,100 | 9.48 | 4.51 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 14.08 | 4.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 14.08 | 4.02 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.09 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,300 | 16.05 | 3.73 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.54 | 3.46 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 11.53 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 11.38 | 3.79 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,600 | 9.74 | 3.75 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,300 | 16.05 | 3.73 |
| David Bote | CHC | $2,200 | 8.20 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.39 | 3.41 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,200 | 16.29 | 3.13 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.70 | 3.67 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.40 | 3.27 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,400 | 13.99 | 4.11 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,100 | 13.73 | 4.43 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.73 | 3.81 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,900 | 13.37 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,400 | 10.79 | 4.50 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,100 | 13.73 | 4.43 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,500 | 10.73 | 4.29 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,100 | 13.28 | 4.28 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,300 | 9.71 | 4.22 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $2,900 | 12.22 | 4.21 |
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,700 | 11.13 | 4.12 |
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.