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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,400 | 37.46 | 3.60 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,100 | 36.74 | 3.64 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,500 | 35.88 | 3.78 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,800 | 34.43 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $6,200 | 26.83 | 4.33 |
| Luis Severino | NYM | $8,200 | 32.21 | 3.93 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $7,000 | 27.09 | 3.87 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,600 | 33.26 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 14.90 | 3.72 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 13.66 | 3.60 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,700 | 12.56 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,000 | 8.31 | 4.16 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 10.73 | 4.13 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,200 | 9.07 | 4.12 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.99 | 3.68 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 13.02 | 3.95 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.15 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 13.02 | 3.95 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,000 | 7.65 | 3.83 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,200 | 8.23 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,200 | 16.03 | 3.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 15.68 | 4.13 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 14.38 | 3.51 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 14.24 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 15.68 | 4.13 |
| Ryan Vilade | DET | $2,000 | 7.74 | 3.87 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 11.16 | 3.85 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,200 | 16.03 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 15.52 | 3.79 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 13.21 | 3.67 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 11.91 | 2.84 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 11.11 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 15.52 | 3.79 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 13.21 | 3.67 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 17.68 | 3.76 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 15.09 | 3.97 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,700 | 14.88 | 4.02 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 14.34 | 3.12 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.33 | 3.33 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,600 | 14.31 | 3.97 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,200 | 14.06 | 4.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.88 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 9.53 | 4.54 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 11.45 | 4.41 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,200 | 14.06 | 4.40 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,600 | 11.40 | 4.38 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,100 | 13.42 | 4.33 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.17 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
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.