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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,500 | 21.94 | 2.09 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,500 | 20.58 | 2.42 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,200 | 17.87 | 2.48 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,300 | 17.82 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $6,200 | 15.48 | 2.50 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,200 | 17.87 | 2.48 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,500 | 20.58 | 2.42 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,300 | 17.82 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,900 | 9.31 | 2.39 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.05 | 1.74 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 8.81 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,200 | 6.73 | 3.06 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,100 | 6.13 | 2.92 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,800 | 10.17 | 2.12 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,600 | 9.87 | 1.76 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,700 | 9.58 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,200 | 6.73 | 3.06 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,100 | 6.13 | 2.92 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,800 | 8.75 | 1.82 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 8.51 | 1.85 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,000 | 8.50 | 2.12 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $4,200 | 8.29 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
| Whit Merrifield | ATL | $3,300 | 7.91 | 2.40 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,800 | 6.23 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 12.52 | 1.90 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,200 | 10.73 | 2.06 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 10.58 | 2.65 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 10.46 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,200 | 6.94 | 3.16 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 6.47 | 2.94 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 10.58 | 2.65 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 7.86 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 12.29 | 1.95 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,300 | 9.69 | 1.83 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.57 | 1.65 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,600 | 9.30 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,700 | 7.74 | 2.87 |
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
| Shay Whitcomb | HOU | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.54 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 5.53 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 12.12 | 2.29 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 12.01 | 1.74 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $4,700 | 11.76 | 2.50 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $4,600 | 11.53 | 2.51 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 11.51 | 1.77 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,700 | 11.31 | 1.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.53 | 1.78 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.24 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Call | WSH | $3,500 | 9.87 | 2.82 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,200 | 8.89 | 2.78 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,100 | 5.78 | 2.75 |
| David Hensley | MIA | $2,000 | 5.36 | 2.68 |
| Austin Slater | BAL | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 7.92 | 2.64 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,600 | 6.65 | 2.56 |
| Cristian Pache | MIA | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
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.