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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $10,600 | 39.18 | 3.70 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,500 | 37.92 | 3.99 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,000 | 34.40 | 3.82 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,900 | 33.85 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,500 | 37.92 | 3.99 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $7,900 | 30.58 | 3.87 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,000 | 34.40 | 3.82 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $10,600 | 39.18 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,400 | 13.30 | 3.91 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 12.67 | 3.09 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,300 | 12.49 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,200 | 10.41 | 4.73 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.06 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.59 | 3.40 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 12.92 | 3.40 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 11.35 | 3.07 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 10.11 | 4.21 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 10.92 | 4.20 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,600 | 10.42 | 4.01 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 10.73 | 3.97 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.10 | 3.21 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 13.75 | 3.35 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.39 | 3.35 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,300 | 12.24 | 3.71 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 8.97 | 3.59 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.59 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.75 | 3.46 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 11.51 | 3.38 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.35 | 2.91 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 10.89 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,900 | 10.81 | 3.73 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,500 | 8.97 | 3.59 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,700 | 9.61 | 3.56 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.75 | 3.46 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 15.48 | 3.52 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 14.44 | 3.52 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 14.06 | 3.43 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.76 | 3.20 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 12.92 | 3.69 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,800 | 12.80 | 3.37 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.76 | 4.56 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,000 | 9.79 | 4.90 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.76 | 4.56 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,000 | 8.93 | 4.47 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,700 | 12.00 | 4.45 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,200 | 9.67 | 4.40 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 10.27 | 4.28 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $2,900 | 11.80 | 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.