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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,000 | 41.73 | 4.17 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $8,600 | 36.56 | 4.25 |
| Reynaldo López | ATL | $10,600 | 34.94 | 3.30 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 34.59 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $8,600 | 36.56 | 4.25 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,000 | 41.73 | 4.17 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 34.59 | 3.84 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $8,400 | 31.22 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 11.67 | 3.33 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Cook | PIT | $2,300 | 10.22 | 4.45 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 10.70 | 4.28 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 9.59 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.50 | 3.83 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 10.90 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 10.02 | 4.01 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.50 | 3.83 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 14.05 | 3.80 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 13.86 | 3.15 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.47 | 3.37 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.44 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 13.35 | 4.60 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,300 | 10.05 | 4.37 |
| Jacob Wilson | OAK | $2,200 | 8.75 | 3.98 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,200 | 12.52 | 3.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 12.98 | 3.09 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.39 | 3.54 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,500 | 11.98 | 3.42 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 11.83 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.21 | 3.78 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.76 | 3.68 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,000 | 7.36 | 3.68 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 16.28 | 3.46 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 14.74 | 3.07 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 14.48 | 3.71 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,700 | 14.14 | 3.82 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 14.12 | 4.04 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.74 | 3.43 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 13.61 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 13.45 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,500 | 13.39 | 5.36 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 11.55 | 4.81 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 12.91 | 4.45 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,800 | 11.90 | 4.25 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,600 | 10.96 | 4.22 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 12.47 | 4.16 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
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.