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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,800 | 36.49 | 3.38 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,500 | 33.38 | 3.18 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $10,300 | 32.46 | 3.15 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $9,400 | 31.80 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $7,000 | 27.30 | 3.90 |
| Madison Bumgarner | ARI | $6,200 | 23.29 | 3.76 |
| Cal Quantrill | CLE | $6,900 | 25.19 | 3.65 |
| Eric Lauer | MIL | $7,900 | 28.41 | 3.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.27 | 3.08 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,600 | 12.70 | 3.53 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 12.31 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 10.27 | 4.47 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Yuli Gurriel | MIA | $2,300 | 9.58 | 4.16 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,700 | 11.01 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,100 | 13.70 | 3.34 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $3,000 | 12.51 | 4.17 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,200 | 12.13 | 3.79 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 11.50 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $3,000 | 12.51 | 4.17 |
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,200 | 9.14 | 4.15 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,100 | 13.25 | 3.23 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.21 | 3.49 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,800 | 11.78 | 3.10 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 7.64 | 3.82 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,700 | 9.59 | 3.55 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.21 | 3.49 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.47 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,600 | 12.26 | 3.41 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,600 | 12.05 | 2.62 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,100 | 11.44 | 3.69 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 8.65 | 3.93 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,100 | 11.44 | 3.69 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,700 | 9.87 | 3.66 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 13.59 | 3.02 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,900 | 13.37 | 4.61 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 13.13 | 3.20 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 12.96 | 2.88 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 12.89 | 2.93 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 12.43 | 3.11 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,800 | 12.40 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 9.77 | 4.65 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,900 | 13.37 | 4.61 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 10.05 | 4.57 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 10.55 | 4.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 9.34 | 4.24 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,100 | 8.51 | 4.05 |
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.