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 | $11,500 | 44.37 | 3.86 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,500 | 39.23 | 4.13 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,600 | 36.95 | 3.85 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,400 | 36.95 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,500 | 39.23 | 4.13 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 36.79 | 4.09 |
| Matt Waldron | SD | $8,100 | 32.21 | 3.98 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,400 | 36.95 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,900 | 13.16 | 3.37 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 12.82 | 3.37 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,600 | 11.00 | 4.23 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 9.48 | 3.95 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,000 | 11.73 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 13.32 | 4.16 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.71 | 3.90 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 11.62 | 4.30 |
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,000 | 11.35 | 5.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,000 | 11.35 | 5.68 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 11.62 | 4.30 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 13.32 | 4.16 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.71 | 3.90 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 15.34 | 3.57 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,700 | 15.02 | 3.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 14.82 | 4.23 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 14.74 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 14.82 | 4.23 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 14.42 | 4.12 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.51 | 4.03 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.84 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 13.45 | 3.13 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.26 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.12 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.84 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 12.12 | 3.79 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 9.24 | 3.70 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.64 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.99 | 3.54 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.71 | 3.42 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 14.40 | 2.94 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,700 | 13.84 | 3.74 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 13.77 | 3.13 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,100 | 13.71 | 4.42 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,400 | 13.70 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 10.34 | 4.70 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,100 | 13.71 | 4.42 |
| Jesse Winker | WSH | $2,700 | 11.57 | 4.28 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 13.68 | 4.28 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,400 | 10.25 | 4.27 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.26 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.25 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,300 | 9.75 | 4.24 |
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.