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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,800 | 39.51 | 3.66 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,000 | 38.32 | 3.83 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,300 | 38.12 | 3.70 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $8,500 | 37.56 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $8,500 | 37.56 | 4.42 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $8,800 | 34.95 | 3.97 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $8,200 | 31.46 | 3.84 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,000 | 38.32 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 14.95 | 3.65 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.50 | 4.31 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,800 | 12.30 | 4.39 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,300 | 12.23 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,800 | 12.30 | 4.39 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.50 | 4.31 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $2,900 | 12.19 | 4.20 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,300 | 9.41 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.52 | 3.47 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 11.96 | 3.86 |
| Connor Norby | BAL | $2,200 | 11.47 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | BAL | $2,200 | 11.47 | 5.21 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 11.96 | 3.86 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.92 | 3.77 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.51 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,700 | 16.93 | 3.60 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 15.80 | 3.68 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,200 | 15.64 | 3.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,100 | 15.14 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | LAD | $2,000 | 7.75 | 3.87 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 12.77 | 3.87 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,200 | 15.64 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,900 | 14.34 | 3.68 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.03 | 3.65 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 11.98 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,900 | 14.34 | 3.68 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.03 | 3.65 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.59 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.05 | 3.45 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,600 | 16.86 | 3.66 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,000 | 15.53 | 3.88 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,400 | 15.19 | 4.47 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,400 | 15.19 | 4.47 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.06 | 3.14 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,300 | 14.65 | 4.44 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 14.34 | 3.19 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 13.99 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,600 | 12.24 | 4.71 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,400 | 15.19 | 4.47 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,400 | 15.19 | 4.47 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,600 | 11.53 | 4.44 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,300 | 14.65 | 4.44 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,500 | 11.03 | 4.41 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 12.78 | 3.99 |
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.