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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,300 | 35.93 | 3.86 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $10,000 | 33.95 | 3.39 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,500 | 33.66 | 3.54 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $9,600 | 30.01 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,300 | 35.93 | 3.86 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,500 | 33.66 | 3.54 |
| JP Sears | ATH | $8,200 | 28.51 | 3.48 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $8,600 | 29.66 | 3.45 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.88 | 3.56 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.84 | 3.29 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 11.88 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $2,600 | 10.36 | 3.98 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,400 | 11.87 | 3.49 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.61 | 3.74 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.47 | 3.82 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.47 | 3.82 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.61 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.71 | 3.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.82 | 4.08 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.97 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.71 | 3.92 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 13.67 | 3.25 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.31 | 3.33 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 12.14 | 3.37 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.73 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,700 | 9.96 | 3.69 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.73 | 3.55 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,300 | 11.63 | 3.52 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,800 | 9.79 | 3.50 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 17.43 | 3.63 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,800 | 15.13 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 14.45 | 3.21 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.20 | 3.16 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 13.93 | 3.40 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,200 | 13.89 | 4.34 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,400 | 13.59 | 3.09 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 13.59 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,200 | 11.98 | 5.44 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,800 | 12.57 | 4.49 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,200 | 13.89 | 4.34 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,600 | 10.82 | 4.16 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,600 | 10.54 | 4.05 |
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.