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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 43.22 | 4.08 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,000 | 38.24 | 4.25 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 37.72 | 3.70 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $10,000 | 36.57 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,000 | 38.24 | 4.25 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 43.22 | 4.08 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,200 | 35.78 | 3.89 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,500 | 25.00 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.24 | 3.50 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 12.23 | 3.49 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,300 | 10.60 | 4.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,700 | 11.29 | 4.18 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.99 | 3.33 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 10.91 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,900 | 10.91 | 3.76 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,800 | 10.54 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.84 | 3.45 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 14.54 | 3.93 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.57 | 3.23 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 13.33 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 12.61 | 4.35 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.05 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 13.33 | 4.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 14.54 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.16 | 3.21 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.08 | 3.36 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.55 | 2.96 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.33 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis De Los Santos | TOR | $2,000 | 8.17 | 4.08 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,600 | 10.45 | 4.02 |
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,600 | 9.84 | 3.78 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 10.37 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 17.26 | 3.52 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,200 | 16.79 | 3.23 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.29 | 3.48 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 15.13 | 5.04 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 14.84 | 4.24 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,100 | 14.77 | 3.60 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,500 | 14.68 | 4.19 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 14.38 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,400 | 12.37 | 5.15 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 15.13 | 5.04 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,100 | 10.55 | 5.02 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,700 | 12.32 | 4.56 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,600 | 11.56 | 4.45 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,600 | 11.36 | 4.37 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 13.86 | 4.33 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 14.84 | 4.24 |
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.