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 | $11,000 | 42.50 | 3.86 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,400 | 37.94 | 4.04 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $10,100 | 36.91 | 3.65 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,900 | 36.04 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Festa | MIN | $6,800 | 27.62 | 4.06 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,400 | 37.94 | 4.04 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $7,900 | 31.45 | 3.98 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 42.50 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.85 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 12.49 | 4.46 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,300 | 12.35 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,200 | 10.00 | 4.54 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 12.49 | 4.46 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,600 | 11.15 | 4.29 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 14.95 | 4.15 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.36 | 3.75 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 12.02 | 4.62 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 12.02 | 4.62 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 14.95 | 4.15 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.07 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,700 | 10.69 | 3.96 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 17.40 | 3.87 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.24 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 13.15 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.24 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.91 | 4.16 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 17.40 | 3.87 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,600 | 9.55 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 15.38 | 3.75 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,800 | 13.50 | 3.55 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.70 | 3.43 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 12.56 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.82 | 4.01 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.68 | 3.89 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 15.38 | 3.75 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.57 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 18.33 | 3.67 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 17.04 | 3.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 15.80 | 3.95 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.48 | 3.29 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.97 | 3.94 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,300 | 13.90 | 4.21 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,900 | 13.70 | 4.72 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.65 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,100 | 12.35 | 5.88 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,900 | 13.70 | 4.72 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 12.82 | 4.58 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.41 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 13.45 | 4.34 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.94 | 4.26 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.21 | 4.21 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,300 | 13.90 | 4.21 |
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.