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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,600 | 42.75 | 3.69 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,800 | 38.61 | 3.57 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $11,200 | 37.63 | 3.36 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,500 | 37.13 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,600 | 42.75 | 3.69 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $9,300 | 33.82 | 3.64 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,800 | 38.61 | 3.57 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,500 | 37.13 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 14.63 | 3.66 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 13.84 | 3.95 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 13.25 | 3.15 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,800 | 13.11 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 11.00 | 4.40 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,200 | 9.29 | 4.22 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,500 | 10.34 | 4.14 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 13.84 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 13.84 | 3.46 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.88 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 12.28 | 3.51 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 11.72 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 10.64 | 4.09 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 10.21 | 4.08 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.88 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.85 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 12.77 | 3.55 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 12.65 | 3.83 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 12.49 | 3.29 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,900 | 12.15 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,100 | 8.58 | 4.09 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 10.65 | 3.94 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,400 | 9.18 | 3.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 12.65 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 12.39 | 3.02 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 11.93 | 4.26 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 11.70 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 11.93 | 4.26 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.12 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,500 | 9.55 | 3.82 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,700 | 14.66 | 3.96 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.98 | 3.04 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 13.97 | 3.58 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,200 | 13.73 | 3.27 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,900 | 13.53 | 3.47 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,500 | 13.36 | 2.97 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,200 | 13.31 | 4.16 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.27 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 11.88 | 5.40 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,500 | 12.48 | 4.99 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $2,900 | 13.24 | 4.57 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,200 | 13.31 | 4.16 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,000 | 12.24 | 4.08 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,200 | 8.95 | 4.07 |
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.