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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 37.51 | 4.17 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 36.64 | 3.66 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 35.90 | 3.52 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,700 | 34.56 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 37.51 | 4.17 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $8,300 | 31.83 | 3.83 |
| Bailey Falter | PIT | $6,500 | 24.64 | 3.79 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 36.64 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.24 | 3.95 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 11.82 | 3.38 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $2,900 | 11.14 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,300 | 10.05 | 4.37 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 8.61 | 4.30 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.24 | 3.95 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,200 | 8.58 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 13.72 | 3.35 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 12.18 | 3.58 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.15 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.15 | 3.84 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 14.33 | 3.67 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 13.68 | 3.18 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.93 | 4.04 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,000 | 12.79 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.93 | 4.04 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 14.33 | 3.67 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 9.48 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 16.38 | 3.81 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 14.04 | 3.34 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 12.21 | 3.59 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,400 | 11.14 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 16.38 | 3.81 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,300 | 8.77 | 3.81 |
| José Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.66 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 10.59 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,400 | 22.82 | 4.23 |
| Teoscar Hernández | LAD | $4,100 | 14.34 | 3.50 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,000 | 14.11 | 4.70 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 13.86 | 4.20 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 13.61 | 3.40 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,600 | 13.51 | 5.20 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.29 | 3.41 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,600 | 13.51 | 5.20 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,000 | 14.11 | 4.70 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.34 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,000 | 8.65 | 4.33 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,400 | 22.82 | 4.23 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 13.86 | 4.20 |
| Steward Berroa | TOR | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
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.