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 | $10,100 | 39.60 | 3.92 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,200 | 38.16 | 4.15 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,700 | 36.41 | 3.75 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,600 | 35.67 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,200 | 38.16 | 4.15 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,100 | 39.60 | 3.92 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,800 | 34.25 | 3.89 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,100 | 35.25 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 15.24 | 3.81 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,200 | 13.21 | 4.13 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 12.45 | 3.77 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.01 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,200 | 13.21 | 4.13 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.10 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.50 | 3.65 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 13.46 | 4.08 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 12.61 | 4.07 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 13.46 | 4.08 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 12.61 | 4.07 |
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.02 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 15.55 | 3.70 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 15.52 | 3.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 14.86 | 4.01 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 13.78 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Vilade | DET | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 14.86 | 4.01 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 15.52 | 3.88 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 10.75 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 15.42 | 3.67 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,100 | 12.38 | 5.89 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 12.03 | 2.86 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.67 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,100 | 12.38 | 5.89 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,000 | 10.52 | 5.26 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,800 | 10.58 | 3.78 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.67 | 3.76 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.53 | 3.81 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 15.07 | 3.21 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 14.32 | 3.67 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,600 | 14.31 | 3.97 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.96 | 3.40 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,300 | 13.92 | 4.22 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,600 | 13.91 | 3.86 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 13.58 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,700 | 12.97 | 4.80 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,400 | 11.11 | 4.63 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,400 | 10.50 | 4.38 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,300 | 13.92 | 4.22 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 12.58 | 4.19 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.17 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
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.