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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,500 | 36.75 | 3.87 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,000 | 34.94 | 3.49 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,000 | 33.69 | 3.74 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,500 | 33.59 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,500 | 36.75 | 3.87 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,300 | 31.10 | 3.75 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,000 | 33.69 | 3.74 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,800 | 31.36 | 3.56 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 12.23 | 3.71 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,500 | 11.04 | 4.41 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 10.01 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.31 | 3.42 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,900 | 11.01 | 3.80 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.62 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.58 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 11.82 | 3.94 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 10.89 | 3.76 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 12.29 | 3.72 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.55 | 3.30 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,400 | 11.38 | 3.35 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 11.26 | 3.31 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.04 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,400 | 11.38 | 3.35 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 11.26 | 3.31 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,100 | 17.61 | 3.45 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 17.27 | 3.92 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 17.15 | 4.51 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 15.78 | 3.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 15.22 | 4.35 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 14.09 | 4.70 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.37 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 13.18 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 11.46 | 4.77 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 14.09 | 4.70 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 17.15 | 4.51 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,900 | 12.60 | 4.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 15.22 | 4.35 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,200 | 9.37 | 4.26 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 10.82 | 4.16 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,800 | 11.38 | 4.06 |
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.