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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $9,700 | 35.16 | 3.62 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,500 | 35.04 | 3.34 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,800 | 33.74 | 3.44 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,800 | 33.15 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Thorpe | CWS | $7,600 | 29.18 | 3.84 |
| Zach Plesac | LAA | $6,100 | 23.22 | 3.81 |
| Landon Knack | LAD | $7,400 | 28.14 | 3.80 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,800 | 33.15 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 11.59 | 3.41 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,800 | 11.57 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,800 | 11.57 | 4.13 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.02 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.85 | 3.96 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 13.83 | 4.61 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 13.59 | 3.58 |
| Armando Alvarez | OAK | $2,500 | 11.79 | 4.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Alvarez | OAK | $2,500 | 11.79 | 4.72 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 13.83 | 4.61 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.85 | 3.96 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 10.13 | 3.90 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 16.65 | 3.70 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.57 | 4.05 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 13.19 | 3.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.04 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.57 | 4.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.04 | 3.95 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 12.86 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.87 | 3.38 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,400 | 13.86 | 3.15 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.70 | 3.51 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 12.13 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 12.13 | 3.91 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,500 | 8.86 | 3.54 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.70 | 3.51 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.24 | 3.51 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 17.91 | 3.81 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 17.91 | 3.58 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,000 | 15.26 | 3.82 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 13.98 | 3.58 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,500 | 13.93 | 3.98 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,200 | 13.69 | 4.28 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.51 | 3.14 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 13.14 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,100 | 9.56 | 4.55 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,200 | 9.72 | 4.42 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 10.49 | 4.37 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,200 | 13.69 | 4.28 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,900 | 12.12 | 4.18 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 10.39 | 4.15 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,200 | 9.08 | 4.13 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 13.14 | 4.11 |
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.