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 | $11,600 | 42.09 | 3.63 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,600 | 35.07 | 3.65 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $8,800 | 34.94 | 3.97 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,900 | 34.28 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $6,600 | 28.52 | 4.32 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $8,800 | 34.94 | 3.97 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,900 | 34.28 | 3.85 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,600 | 35.07 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.67 | 4.02 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.55 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,800 | 11.88 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,800 | 11.88 | 4.24 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,400 | 10.03 | 4.18 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,000 | 13.90 | 4.63 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,900 | 10.86 | 3.74 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,000 | 13.90 | 4.63 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 10.52 | 4.21 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,900 | 10.86 | 3.74 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.64 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.32 | 3.33 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.83 | 3.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.83 | 3.74 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.47 | 4.16 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.63 | 4.15 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.21 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.73 | 3.35 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.49 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,600 | 11.36 | 4.37 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.18 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,600 | 11.36 | 4.37 |
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,600 | 9.51 | 3.66 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,500 | 9.05 | 3.62 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 10.01 | 3.58 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.61 | 3.67 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 17.00 | 3.40 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.28 | 3.47 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 14.76 | 4.22 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 14.53 | 4.84 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 13.63 | 4.26 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 12.71 | 3.85 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 12.65 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 14.53 | 4.84 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 11.41 | 4.56 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 13.63 | 4.26 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,900 | 12.30 | 4.24 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 14.76 | 4.22 |
| Ramón Laureano | ATL | $2,600 | 10.63 | 4.09 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.23 | 4.08 |
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.