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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,500 | 41.62 | 3.96 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,900 | 36.75 | 3.71 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $10,700 | 33.44 | 3.13 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,600 | 32.48 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,500 | 41.62 | 3.96 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $8,000 | 30.00 | 3.75 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,900 | 36.75 | 3.71 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $7,800 | 27.40 | 3.51 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 13.79 | 3.21 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,100 | 13.26 | 3.23 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 12.95 | 3.81 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,800 | 12.63 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,800 | 11.68 | 4.17 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.52 | 3.56 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.79 | 3.28 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.50 | 4.31 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 12.31 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.50 | 4.31 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 12.31 | 3.85 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 10.10 | 3.74 |
| Daniel Schneemann | CLE | $2,700 | 9.85 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 14.32 | 3.33 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.21 | 3.47 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,400 | 10.78 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Crawford | STL | $2,100 | 8.19 | 3.90 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 10.33 | 3.69 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,100 | 7.47 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,500 | 15.67 | 3.48 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.24 | 3.39 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,500 | 10.72 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Tyler Locklear | SEA | $2,400 | 8.70 | 3.62 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,500 | 15.67 | 3.48 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,100 | 10.72 | 3.46 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 16.99 | 3.61 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,300 | 16.95 | 3.20 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 14.42 | 3.80 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,000 | 14.10 | 3.52 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 13.86 | 3.15 |
| Teoscar Hernández | LAD | $4,300 | 13.41 | 3.12 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,600 | 13.37 | 3.72 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 12.21 | 4.88 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 10.51 | 4.04 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.02 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,000 | 11.93 | 3.98 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,700 | 10.72 | 3.97 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,600 | 10.31 | 3.97 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,300 | 12.98 | 3.93 |
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.