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 | $11,200 | 52.85 | 4.72 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,100 | 41.85 | 4.14 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,400 | 39.13 | 3.76 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,900 | 37.32 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,200 | 52.85 | 4.72 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $7,500 | 33.88 | 4.52 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,100 | 41.85 | 4.14 |
| Germán Márquez | COL | $6,700 | 25.74 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 15.61 | 4.00 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 14.12 | 4.28 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,100 | 13.10 | 4.23 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 11.16 | 4.46 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,600 | 11.15 | 4.29 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 14.12 | 4.28 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,100 | 13.10 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 13.54 | 4.37 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.91 | 3.49 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.57 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 13.54 | 4.37 |
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,500 | 10.48 | 4.19 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 15.26 | 3.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.77 | 3.43 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 14.63 | 3.32 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 14.20 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Vilade | DET | $2,000 | 9.47 | 4.74 |
| Leo Jimenez | TOR | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.07 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 15.26 | 3.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 14.44 | 3.52 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 12.61 | 2.93 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 11.64 | 3.53 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 11.55 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 8.73 | 3.64 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.24 | 3.62 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.17 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.12 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 15.00 | 3.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.97 | 3.19 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.65 | 3.33 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,600 | 14.00 | 3.89 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.97 | 3.41 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,000 | 13.37 | 3.34 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,500 | 13.36 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,700 | 12.21 | 4.52 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 11.35 | 4.36 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,300 | 9.75 | 4.24 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.22 | 4.21 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 11.92 | 4.11 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,500 | 10.09 | 4.03 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,500 | 10.04 | 4.02 |
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.