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 | $10,800 | 41.24 | 3.82 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 38.97 | 3.71 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,000 | 35.32 | 4.41 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $9,600 | 35.12 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,000 | 35.32 | 4.41 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,800 | 30.18 | 3.87 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,800 | 41.24 | 3.82 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $7,700 | 29.14 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,300 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 12.48 | 3.90 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.35 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 11.66 | 4.32 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $2,800 | 11.42 | 4.08 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 12.48 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.56 | 3.21 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.93 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 10.03 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,600 | 15.48 | 3.37 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 14.31 | 3.98 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 13.85 | 3.74 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 13.22 | 4.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 13.22 | 4.56 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,700 | 11.04 | 4.09 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 14.31 | 3.98 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 13.85 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 15.61 | 3.72 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.01 | 3.34 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,700 | 12.65 | 3.42 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.73 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.75 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 15.61 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 16.55 | 3.52 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.36 | 3.41 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,100 | 14.98 | 4.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.66 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.38 | 3.60 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 14.30 | 4.33 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,100 | 13.48 | 4.35 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.44 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,100 | 14.98 | 4.83 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,700 | 12.59 | 4.66 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,900 | 13.31 | 4.59 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,100 | 13.48 | 4.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 14.30 | 4.33 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,000 | 12.46 | 4.15 |
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.