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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $10,600 | 38.96 | 3.68 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $9,600 | 38.82 | 4.04 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,800 | 36.14 | 3.69 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,900 | 35.88 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $9,600 | 38.82 | 4.04 |
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $6,300 | 25.41 | 4.03 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,900 | 35.88 | 4.03 |
| Kyle Harrison | SF | $8,200 | 32.08 | 3.91 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,200 | 13.90 | 4.34 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.95 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,300 | 12.27 | 3.72 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,600 | 11.33 | 4.36 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,200 | 13.90 | 4.34 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.12 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,200 | 8.88 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 14.88 | 4.51 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.33 | 3.15 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 11.01 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 14.88 | 4.51 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.10 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 11.01 | 3.93 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,700 | 16.23 | 3.45 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.52 | 3.38 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 12.95 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 12.17 | 3.92 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
| Shay Whitcomb | HOU | $2,300 | 8.42 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.95 | 3.41 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,800 | 12.44 | 3.27 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.99 | 4.00 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.12 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,000 | 11.99 | 4.00 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,400 | 8.98 | 3.74 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.95 | 3.41 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 10.93 | 3.41 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 15.73 | 3.42 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 15.65 | 4.89 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,000 | 14.73 | 4.91 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,900 | 14.30 | 4.93 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,700 | 13.49 | 3.65 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.19 | 4.40 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,300 | 13.10 | 3.97 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.04 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,100 | 11.48 | 5.47 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,900 | 14.30 | 4.93 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,000 | 14.73 | 4.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 15.65 | 4.89 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.47 | 4.46 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.19 | 4.40 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,600 | 11.29 | 4.34 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 11.69 | 4.18 |
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.