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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,900 | 39.66 | 4.01 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,200 | 34.61 | 3.39 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,400 | 32.66 | 3.47 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,300 | 32.48 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,900 | 39.66 | 4.01 |
| Spencer Turnbull | PHI | $6,300 | 24.15 | 3.83 |
| Javier Assad | CHC | $6,200 | 22.23 | 3.59 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,800 | 31.46 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 13.81 | 3.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 13.29 | 3.32 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 12.56 | 2.99 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,900 | 12.40 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,600 | 12.13 | 4.67 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,100 | 9.61 | 4.58 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 11.54 | 4.44 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $2,500 | 10.53 | 4.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 15.82 | 4.16 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,800 | 12.81 | 4.57 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,300 | 12.72 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,800 | 12.81 | 4.57 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.31 | 4.19 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 15.82 | 4.16 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.86 | 3.72 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 14.59 | 3.84 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 13.71 | 3.81 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Shewmake | CWS | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $2,500 | 9.66 | 3.86 |
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,400 | 9.24 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 14.32 | 3.67 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 11.60 | 3.14 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.73 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.46 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,100 | 7.82 | 3.73 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,500 | 9.32 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 17.39 | 3.86 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 15.94 | 3.71 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 14.79 | 3.70 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.40 | 3.51 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 14.09 | 3.52 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 13.85 | 3.30 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,200 | 13.43 | 4.20 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 13.43 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | LAA | $2,200 | 10.18 | 4.63 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,300 | 10.11 | 4.39 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,100 | 13.42 | 4.33 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,100 | 13.38 | 4.31 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,600 | 11.11 | 4.27 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 12.70 | 4.23 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,200 | 13.43 | 4.20 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,700 | 11.31 | 4.19 |
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.