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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 40.58 | 3.98 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $9,200 | 33.96 | 3.69 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,000 | 33.58 | 3.73 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,900 | 33.08 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 40.58 | 3.98 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $8,600 | 33.03 | 3.84 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,000 | 33.58 | 3.73 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,900 | 33.08 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 14.54 | 3.63 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.71 | 3.52 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.81 | 3.77 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,400 | 10.34 | 4.31 |
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,400 | 10.16 | 4.24 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
| Pedro Pagés | STL | $2,000 | 8.17 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 16.09 | 4.73 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.59 | 3.31 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,100 | 11.56 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 16.09 | 4.73 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.06 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.82 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,100 | 11.56 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 14.22 | 3.39 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.56 | 3.23 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 11.60 | 3.74 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,700 | 9.65 | 3.57 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 9.93 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 12.66 | 3.84 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 12.66 | 3.84 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,900 | 9.87 | 3.40 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.14 | 3.51 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.33 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,500 | 15.19 | 3.38 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 14.27 | 4.32 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.17 | 3.29 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 14.01 | 3.59 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 13.37 | 5.35 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 13.37 | 5.35 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,600 | 11.87 | 4.57 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 14.27 | 4.32 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,900 | 12.50 | 4.31 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.24 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,600 | 11.00 | 4.23 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $2,700 | 11.13 | 4.12 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 12.34 | 4.11 |
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.