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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,200 | 21.72 | 2.36 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 21.72 | 2.50 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $9,800 | 21.32 | 2.18 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,400 | 21.22 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,400 | 21.22 | 2.53 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 21.72 | 2.50 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,200 | 21.72 | 2.36 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $7,400 | 16.48 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,700 | 9.51 | 2.02 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,600 | 8.52 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.77 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,000 | 8.08 | 2.69 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,700 | 9.51 | 2.02 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,100 | 9.16 | 1.80 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 8.87 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,600 | 7.45 | 2.86 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $3,100 | 8.76 | 2.83 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.77 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 11.95 | 2.06 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,600 | 9.72 | 2.11 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,200 | 9.04 | 2.15 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,300 | 8.27 | 2.50 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,300 | 8.21 | 2.49 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,600 | 8.44 | 2.35 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,700 | 8.26 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 12.66 | 1.92 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.90 | 1.76 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 10.56 | 2.58 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.55 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,500 | 6.90 | 2.76 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,100 | 10.56 | 2.58 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
| Nick Ahmed | LAD | $2,200 | 5.58 | 2.54 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,100 | 10.41 | 1.71 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 10.12 | 1.66 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 10.04 | 2.01 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,000 | 5.45 | 2.72 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 9.14 | 2.40 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,300 | 5.16 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 11.58 | 1.87 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 11.28 | 1.68 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,700 | 10.94 | 1.92 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,200 | 10.67 | 2.54 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,100 | 10.59 | 2.08 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,900 | 10.47 | 1.77 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,800 | 10.20 | 2.12 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,100 | 10.05 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Berroa | TOR | $2,200 | 8.28 | 3.76 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,200 | 7.88 | 3.58 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,900 | 8.49 | 2.93 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,800 | 8.00 | 2.86 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,600 | 7.32 | 2.82 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
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.