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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,600 | 35.38 | 3.34 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $9,600 | 34.86 | 3.63 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $10,300 | 33.46 | 3.25 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,700 | 32.24 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Warren | NYY | $6,000 | 27.56 | 4.59 |
| Jordan Montgomery | ARI | $6,400 | 24.27 | 3.79 |
| Tyler Phillips | PHI | $7,800 | 28.54 | 3.66 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $9,600 | 34.86 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.98 | 4.33 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.89 | 3.48 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 12.38 | 3.54 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.34 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,600 | 11.29 | 4.34 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 12.12 | 4.33 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.98 | 4.33 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 11.43 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.45 | 3.77 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.32 | 3.97 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 12.32 | 4.56 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 11.77 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 12.32 | 4.56 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 11.77 | 4.53 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 12.32 | 3.97 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 16.28 | 3.62 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.20 | 3.80 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.37 | 3.82 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.79 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,400 | 10.75 | 4.48 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.37 | 3.82 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.20 | 3.80 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 12.79 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 16.51 | 7.86 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 14.43 | 3.36 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.41 | 3.53 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 12.98 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 16.51 | 7.86 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.87 | 3.96 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 12.73 | 3.74 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 17.71 | 3.69 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 17.32 | 3.94 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 16.63 | 3.54 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,700 | 15.19 | 4.10 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 15.14 | 3.60 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,200 | 14.49 | 4.53 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $3,500 | 14.25 | 4.07 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 14.19 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 14.19 | 5.07 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,000 | 13.79 | 4.60 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,200 | 14.49 | 4.53 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 10.71 | 4.46 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,000 | 13.26 | 4.42 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,000 | 12.78 | 4.26 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.26 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
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.