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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,500 | 37.74 | 3.97 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $10,600 | 37.67 | 3.55 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $9,900 | 34.85 | 3.52 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,700 | 34.49 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | CWS | $7,500 | 31.10 | 4.15 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,500 | 37.74 | 3.97 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,700 | 34.49 | 3.96 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $8,700 | 32.84 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 13.14 | 3.65 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 12.48 | 3.57 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 11.56 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iván Herrera | STL | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,000 | 11.25 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 11.62 | 3.52 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.49 | 3.59 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 11.33 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.54 | 3.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 10.08 | 3.60 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 11.49 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.16 | 3.63 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.40 | 3.19 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,500 | 13.31 | 3.80 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 13.27 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.96 | 4.12 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,500 | 13.31 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 14.06 | 3.27 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.49 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.42 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,400 | 11.13 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.49 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 11.99 | 3.42 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 9.58 | 3.30 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 14.06 | 3.27 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,400 | 21.27 | 3.94 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 14.10 | 4.27 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.99 | 3.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 13.82 | 3.14 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,400 | 13.73 | 4.04 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,100 | 13.32 | 4.30 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 12.88 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,000 | 11.16 | 5.58 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,900 | 12.61 | 4.35 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,100 | 13.32 | 4.30 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 14.10 | 4.27 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,400 | 13.73 | 4.04 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,900 | 11.68 | 4.03 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,400 | 21.27 | 3.94 |
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.