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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,600 | 43.04 | 4.06 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,800 | 41.60 | 3.85 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $9,900 | 41.39 | 4.18 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,200 | 40.52 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $9,900 | 41.39 | 4.18 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,600 | 43.04 | 4.06 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,800 | 41.60 | 3.85 |
| Kyle Wright | ATL | $9,100 | 34.13 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.09 | 3.04 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,200 | 13.05 | 3.11 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,600 | 12.62 | 3.51 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 11.83 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 10.07 | 4.38 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,600 | 10.45 | 4.02 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.97 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $2,800 | 11.02 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,900 | 11.87 | 3.04 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,700 | 11.72 | 4.34 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.42 | 3.57 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,700 | 11.72 | 4.34 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.10 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.01 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,400 | 8.91 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,900 | 12.16 | 3.12 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 11.50 | 3.19 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,800 | 11.40 | 3.00 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 11.24 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,400 | 8.94 | 3.73 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,900 | 9.88 | 3.41 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,100 | 10.34 | 3.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,700 | 11.98 | 4.44 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.49 | 3.19 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,500 | 11.40 | 2.53 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $3,800 | 11.36 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,700 | 11.98 | 4.44 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.89 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 14.67 | 3.33 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.63 | 3.25 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,100 | 14.39 | 4.64 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.78 | 3.20 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,100 | 13.21 | 3.22 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $3,100 | 12.63 | 4.07 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,700 | 12.31 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,000 | 9.78 | 4.89 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,100 | 14.39 | 4.64 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 9.53 | 4.54 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 10.80 | 4.50 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.41 |
| Willie Calhoun | NYY | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.34 |
| Hunter Renfroe | LAA | $2,800 | 12.08 | 4.31 |
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.