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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,600 | 45.27 | 3.90 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $10,800 | 44.48 | 4.12 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,900 | 38.88 | 4.37 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,400 | 36.95 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,900 | 38.88 | 4.37 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $6,700 | 29.19 | 4.36 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $10,800 | 44.48 | 4.12 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,400 | 33.39 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,800 | 12.82 | 3.37 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 12.74 | 3.54 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 9.46 | 4.30 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,800 | 11.21 | 4.00 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,100 | 12.14 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.47 | 3.46 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $2,900 | 11.39 | 3.93 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.24 | 3.12 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,400 | 9.76 | 4.07 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $2,900 | 11.39 | 3.93 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.93 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 15.33 | 3.65 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.55 | 3.38 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.53 | 3.30 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 13.16 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 13.16 | 4.39 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 11.17 | 4.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 15.33 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,500 | 15.64 | 3.48 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.29 | 3.23 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 11.08 | 3.58 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.27 | 3.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 16.52 | 3.76 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 14.47 | 3.15 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 14.45 | 3.52 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 14.13 | 3.14 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,300 | 13.21 | 4.00 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 12.97 | 3.33 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,400 | 12.88 | 3.79 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 12.87 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,600 | 11.25 | 4.33 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,900 | 12.43 | 4.29 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 9.59 | 4.17 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.62 | 4.15 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,300 | 13.21 | 4.00 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.97 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
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.