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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,400 | 37.53 | 3.61 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 32.60 | 3.43 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,400 | 32.20 | 3.43 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,600 | 31.26 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tylor Megill | NYM | $7,700 | 28.29 | 3.67 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,600 | 31.26 | 3.63 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,400 | 37.53 | 3.61 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,500 | 30.60 | 3.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,900 | 12.13 | 3.11 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 11.64 | 3.06 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 11.58 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,500 | 10.96 | 4.38 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,800 | 10.77 | 3.85 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,700 | 10.02 | 3.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.58 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.11 | 3.58 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 10.90 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 9.83 | 3.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.72 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 9.54 | 3.67 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,400 | 8.66 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.61 | 3.40 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 12.49 | 3.47 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.46 | 3.89 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.46 | 3.89 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 10.67 | 3.81 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,500 | 8.89 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.09 | 3.18 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $2,900 | 11.89 | 4.10 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.34 | 3.44 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.09 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $2,900 | 11.89 | 4.10 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,000 | 7.17 | 3.58 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.34 | 3.44 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 8.26 | 3.44 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.41 | 3.43 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 14.06 | 3.20 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.74 | 3.82 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,300 | 13.37 | 3.11 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 13.29 | 3.32 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 12.59 | 4.66 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,300 | 12.54 | 3.80 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $3,200 | 12.52 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 12.59 | 4.66 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $2,700 | 12.36 | 4.58 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Nick Martini | COL | $2,300 | 9.76 | 4.24 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,400 | 10.09 | 4.21 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,200 | 8.78 | 3.99 |
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.