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 | 44.20 | 4.02 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,600 | 38.06 | 3.59 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,300 | 37.70 | 3.66 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,400 | 35.29 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 44.20 | 4.02 |
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $7,500 | 29.49 | 3.93 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $8,000 | 30.23 | 3.78 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $8,100 | 30.62 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.24 | 3.31 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,200 | 11.63 | 3.64 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,400 | 11.41 | 3.36 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Driscoll | TB | $2,000 | 9.79 | 4.90 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.29 | 3.41 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.68 | 3.52 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.47 | 3.61 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 14.76 | 4.34 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.30 | 3.09 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.21 | 3.30 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 13.06 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 14.76 | 4.34 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,100 | 12.74 | 4.11 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,500 | 9.35 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,700 | 13.14 | 3.55 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 11.60 | 2.76 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.32 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Tena | WSH | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,700 | 13.14 | 3.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.32 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 15.79 | 4.05 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 15.49 | 3.10 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.73 | 3.51 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.46 | 3.62 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 14.44 | 4.01 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,800 | 14.28 | 3.76 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 13.76 | 3.06 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 13.43 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,000 | 13.35 | 4.45 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,800 | 12.40 | 4.43 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 12.81 | 4.42 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,500 | 10.92 | 4.37 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 13.15 | 4.24 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,600 | 10.90 | 4.19 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.16 |
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.