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 | $10,800 | 39.07 | 3.62 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,300 | 37.86 | 4.07 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,000 | 37.77 | 3.78 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,400 | 37.34 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,300 | 37.86 | 4.07 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,400 | 37.34 | 3.97 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,000 | 37.77 | 3.78 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $8,500 | 32.16 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 12.77 | 3.99 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.18 | 3.48 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 11.98 | 3.07 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 11.39 | 4.07 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,400 | 9.77 | 4.07 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,700 | 10.94 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 15.75 | 4.04 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 11.46 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 15.75 | 4.04 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 10.91 | 4.04 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 16.33 | 3.63 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.96 | 3.32 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.95 | 3.49 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,000 | 13.18 | 6.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,000 | 13.18 | 6.59 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 12.78 | 3.65 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 16.33 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.71 | 3.52 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 13.16 | 3.99 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,700 | 12.63 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 13.16 | 3.99 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 9.33 | 3.73 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 10.78 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.37 | 3.41 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 15.46 | 3.59 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 15.17 | 3.23 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.59 | 3.84 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 14.06 | 4.69 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 13.98 | 4.37 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.48 | 3.74 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 13.29 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steward Berroa | TOR | $2,100 | 11.00 | 5.24 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 14.06 | 4.69 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,700 | 12.06 | 4.46 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 13.98 | 4.37 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,600 | 11.02 | 4.24 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,300 | 9.71 | 4.22 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,200 | 13.18 | 4.12 |
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.