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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,200 | 42.06 | 4.12 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,900 | 38.10 | 3.85 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,700 | 37.00 | 3.81 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $7,600 | 35.96 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Herz | WSH | $7,600 | 35.96 | 4.73 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,200 | 42.06 | 4.12 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,900 | 38.10 | 3.85 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,700 | 37.00 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 14.89 | 3.92 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 12.19 | 3.48 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 12.06 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 8.87 | 4.44 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.35 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 12.06 | 4.16 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 14.89 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.96 | 3.50 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.44 | 3.55 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 12.22 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armando Alvarez | OAK | $2,000 | 11.82 | 5.91 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 10.59 | 4.07 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 9.86 | 3.79 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,600 | 16.29 | 3.54 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 15.14 | 3.52 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.13 | 3.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 13.48 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | CIN | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| Levi Jordan | CIN | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.17 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.48 | 4.02 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.13 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,500 | 15.50 | 3.44 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.31 | 3.58 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.63 | 3.59 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 12.17 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.02 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 12.17 | 3.92 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.85 | 3.82 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.63 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.98 | 3.75 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 17.72 | 3.62 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,000 | 15.10 | 3.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.52 | 3.54 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 14.32 | 3.41 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,400 | 14.04 | 4.13 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,700 | 13.70 | 3.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.28 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,400 | 11.38 | 4.74 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,200 | 9.62 | 4.37 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,600 | 11.13 | 4.28 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,400 | 14.04 | 4.13 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 13.05 | 4.08 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,300 | 9.32 | 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.