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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,600 | 41.84 | 3.95 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,400 | 39.30 | 3.78 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $9,100 | 36.81 | 4.05 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,700 | 35.35 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $7,700 | 34.46 | 4.48 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $6,900 | 30.32 | 4.39 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $9,100 | 36.81 | 4.05 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,900 | 31.55 | 3.99 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,400 | 15.29 | 3.48 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.90 | 4.45 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,300 | 12.74 | 3.86 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 11.93 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.90 | 4.45 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,300 | 9.32 | 4.05 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,600 | 10.45 | 4.02 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 12.61 | 4.35 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.54 | 4.32 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.47 | 4.02 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 12.33 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 12.61 | 4.35 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.54 | 4.32 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.47 | 4.02 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 10.36 | 3.99 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 16.13 | 4.03 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 16.05 | 3.73 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.86 | 3.54 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 13.70 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 13.70 | 4.15 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 16.13 | 4.03 |
| Ryan Vilade | DET | $2,000 | 7.97 | 3.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.12 | 3.36 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.88 | 3.60 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.53 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.88 | 3.60 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.11 | 3.58 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 8.34 | 3.47 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.71 | 3.69 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,000 | 16.12 | 4.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 15.45 | 3.43 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 15.35 | 3.34 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,300 | 15.09 | 4.57 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,700 | 14.36 | 3.88 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 14.30 | 3.49 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,500 | 13.88 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,300 | 15.09 | 4.57 |
| Harold Ramírez | WSH | $2,200 | 9.72 | 4.42 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,700 | 11.78 | 4.36 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 13.74 | 4.29 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,600 | 11.13 | 4.28 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,500 | 10.53 | 4.21 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,800 | 11.70 | 4.18 |
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.