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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,500 | 44.58 | 3.88 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,000 | 40.24 | 4.47 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,200 | 37.72 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,700 | 36.09 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,000 | 40.24 | 4.47 |
| Jack Kochanowicz | LAA | $6,500 | 26.95 | 4.15 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,500 | 34.43 | 4.05 |
| David Festa | MIN | $7,300 | 29.22 | 4.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,200 | 13.68 | 4.28 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,600 | 13.15 | 3.65 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,400 | 12.88 | 3.79 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 12.47 | 4.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 12.47 | 4.62 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,200 | 13.68 | 4.28 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.71 | 3.78 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.58 | 3.22 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.21 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,300 | 8.82 | 3.84 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.71 | 3.78 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 16.22 | 3.60 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.45 | 3.61 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 13.37 | 3.61 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 12.68 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,300 | 10.65 | 4.63 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 10.62 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.98 | 3.68 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 12.69 | 3.73 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 12.55 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 12.69 | 3.73 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,400 | 8.87 | 3.70 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.98 | 3.68 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 17.65 | 3.53 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,600 | 16.44 | 3.57 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,700 | 15.14 | 4.09 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,100 | 15.14 | 4.88 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.12 | 3.22 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,000 | 15.11 | 5.04 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 14.76 | 4.47 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.83 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,000 | 15.11 | 5.04 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,100 | 15.14 | 4.88 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 13.09 | 4.51 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 14.76 | 4.47 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 13.72 | 4.43 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $3,100 | 13.27 | 4.28 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 12.62 | 4.21 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 11.96 | 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.