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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | CWS | $10,400 | 25.78 | 2.48 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,200 | 21.52 | 2.62 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,700 | 20.96 | 2.41 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 20.49 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,200 | 21.52 | 2.62 |
| Garrett Crochet | CWS | $10,400 | 25.78 | 2.48 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,700 | 20.96 | 2.41 |
| Matt Waldron | SD | $7,600 | 17.34 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,300 | 9.71 | 1.83 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 9.39 | 1.71 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,300 | 8.94 | 2.08 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,300 | 8.93 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,500 | 7.72 | 3.09 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,800 | 8.27 | 2.95 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.82 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,000 | 9.84 | 1.97 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,300 | 9.71 | 1.83 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,500 | 7.72 | 3.09 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,800 | 8.27 | 2.95 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.82 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,100 | 10.11 | 2.46 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 9.00 | 3.00 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,200 | 8.99 | 2.14 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,300 | 8.45 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 9.00 | 3.00 |
| Jonathan Ornelas | TEX | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,400 | 6.39 | 2.66 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,100 | 10.11 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 11.69 | 1.80 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,600 | 11.65 | 1.76 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 11.40 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 11.30 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,300 | 6.09 | 2.65 |
| Ryan Kreidler | DET | $2,100 | 5.10 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 10.29 | 1.63 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,000 | 10.15 | 2.03 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,700 | 9.54 | 2.58 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 9.50 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,000 | 7.73 | 3.87 |
| Armando Alvarez | OAK | $2,400 | 9.05 | 3.77 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 6.93 | 2.89 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 11.04 | 1.94 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,800 | 10.64 | 1.57 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,200 | 10.62 | 2.04 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,100 | 10.56 | 2.07 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,900 | 10.53 | 1.78 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,900 | 10.26 | 2.09 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $6,100 | 10.24 | 1.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 10.15 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $2,500 | 8.68 | 3.47 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,000 | 6.82 | 3.41 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,500 | 7.65 | 3.06 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 7.84 | 3.02 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,600 | 7.74 | 2.98 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| David Dahl | PHI | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.93 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,800 | 8.14 | 2.91 |
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.