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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 38.40 | 3.84 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,400 | 35.44 | 3.77 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,300 | 29.41 | 3.16 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,100 | 26.90 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 38.40 | 3.84 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,400 | 35.44 | 3.77 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,100 | 26.90 | 3.32 |
| Nestor Cortes | MIL | $8,000 | 25.60 | 3.20 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 13.10 | 3.19 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $3,100 | 10.69 | 3.45 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,900 | 10.25 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,300 | 8.65 | 3.76 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,600 | 9.41 | 3.62 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,600 | 9.41 | 3.62 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,400 | 13.41 | 5.59 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 9.27 | 3.09 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,400 | 7.71 | 3.21 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 7.21 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,400 | 13.41 | 5.59 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,400 | 7.71 | 3.21 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 9.27 | 3.09 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 7.21 | 3.01 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.54 | 3.38 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.27 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,100 | 11.62 | 3.75 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 11.62 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 11.62 | 3.87 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,100 | 11.62 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 12.34 | 3.43 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 10.70 | 2.97 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 9.51 | 3.17 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,900 | 9.21 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 12.34 | 3.43 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,900 | 9.21 | 3.18 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 9.51 | 3.17 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,400 | 7.38 | 3.07 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.18 | 3.37 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.28 | 3.66 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.04 | 3.51 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,100 | 13.21 | 4.26 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 12.30 | 3.24 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,000 | 12.09 | 4.03 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 11.95 | 3.32 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,200 | 9.52 | 4.33 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,200 | 9.44 | 4.29 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,700 | 11.49 | 4.26 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,100 | 13.21 | 4.26 |
| Nick Martini | COL | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.20 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.06 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,000 | 12.09 | 4.03 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.18 | 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.