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 | $11,200 | 42.12 | 3.76 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,600 | 39.37 | 3.71 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | HOU | $10,800 | 37.10 | 3.44 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,400 | 34.68 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,300 | 33.66 | 4.06 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,200 | 42.12 | 3.76 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,600 | 39.37 | 3.71 |
| Erick Fedde | STL | $8,300 | 30.31 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.57 | 3.88 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 12.37 | 3.64 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.03 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.57 | 3.88 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 9.22 | 3.84 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,000 | 11.67 | 5.84 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 10.95 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,000 | 11.67 | 5.84 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 10.95 | 3.53 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 10.39 | 3.46 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 13.41 | 4.33 |
| Luisangel Acuña | NYM | $2,100 | 13.38 | 6.37 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,000 | 12.84 | 3.21 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuña | NYM | $2,100 | 13.38 | 6.37 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 13.41 | 4.33 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,700 | 10.34 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.25 | 3.40 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,600 | 11.81 | 3.28 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 11.73 | 2.73 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 10.83 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Tena | WSH | $2,700 | 9.42 | 3.49 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 10.77 | 3.47 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.25 | 3.40 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,600 | 8.83 | 3.40 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.05 | 3.55 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 15.37 | 4.05 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 14.95 | 3.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 13.53 | 2.76 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 13.29 | 3.02 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.15 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,500 | 12.11 | 4.85 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,700 | 12.79 | 4.74 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,500 | 11.36 | 4.55 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,100 | 13.00 | 4.19 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 8.34 | 4.17 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.11 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.15 | 4.11 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $2,900 | 11.82 | 4.07 |
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.