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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $11,000 | 41.93 | 3.81 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $10,600 | 40.49 | 3.82 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,500 | 38.10 | 4.01 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,400 | 38.03 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,500 | 38.10 | 4.01 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $10,600 | 40.49 | 3.82 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $11,000 | 41.93 | 3.81 |
| Luis Medina | OAK | $6,400 | 24.35 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 15.16 | 3.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.71 | 3.71 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 12.42 | 3.65 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,500 | 11.91 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 11.40 | 4.07 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 13.10 | 4.52 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 12.12 | 3.37 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.93 | 3.98 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 11.58 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 13.10 | 4.52 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,600 | 10.55 | 4.06 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 11.93 | 3.98 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 9.55 | 3.82 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 16.07 | 3.57 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 13.75 | 3.72 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 13.69 | 3.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 10.94 | 4.05 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 10.46 | 3.87 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 10.47 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.62 | 3.40 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.45 | 3.37 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 11.59 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $3,200 | 12.23 | 3.82 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,600 | 8.99 | 3.46 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 11.59 | 3.41 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 13.62 | 3.40 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 17.40 | 3.55 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 15.63 | 4.11 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,300 | 13.93 | 4.22 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.81 | 3.21 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 13.50 | 3.37 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,700 | 13.11 | 3.54 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,300 | 12.82 | 3.88 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,200 | 12.79 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 12.26 | 4.54 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $2,500 | 10.85 | 4.34 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,300 | 13.93 | 4.22 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,400 | 10.11 | 4.21 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 15.63 | 4.11 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.08 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 11.75 | 4.05 |
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.