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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 36.90 | 4.10 |
| Reynaldo López | ATL | $9,600 | 36.65 | 3.82 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $8,000 | 32.25 | 4.03 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,000 | 31.89 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 36.90 | 4.10 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $8,000 | 32.25 | 4.03 |
| Frankie Montas | MIL | $7,900 | 30.72 | 3.89 |
| Reynaldo López | ATL | $9,600 | 36.65 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,100 | 14.43 | 4.65 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,400 | 12.57 | 3.70 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,100 | 14.43 | 4.65 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,800 | 11.96 | 4.27 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.18 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 12.84 | 4.28 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.96 | 3.74 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 11.47 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 11.47 | 4.59 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 12.84 | 4.28 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.96 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 15.80 | 3.85 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.30 | 3.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.79 | 3.89 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.58 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.58 | 4.19 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.79 | 3.89 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 15.80 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.30 | 3.40 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.99 | 3.61 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.72 | 3.00 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.31 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,600 | 11.25 | 4.33 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.99 | 3.61 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,100 | 10.89 | 3.51 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.43 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,100 | 17.05 | 3.34 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 16.97 | 3.46 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 15.42 | 3.43 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 14.10 | 4.70 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 14.10 | 3.71 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,500 | 13.98 | 4.00 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,400 | 13.92 | 4.09 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,000 | 13.82 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 14.10 | 4.70 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,000 | 13.82 | 4.61 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 13.11 | 4.52 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,600 | 11.72 | 4.51 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,000 | 8.91 | 4.45 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.76 | 4.44 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 13.34 | 4.30 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,800 | 11.79 | 4.21 |
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.