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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 35.34 | 3.72 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,800 | 32.94 | 3.74 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $10,500 | 31.51 | 3.00 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $9,800 | 30.71 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,100 | 27.03 | 4.43 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $6,300 | 24.65 | 3.91 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $6,900 | 26.20 | 3.80 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,800 | 32.94 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 14.51 | 3.54 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.10 | 3.45 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.82 | 3.46 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,100 | 12.69 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 9.62 | 4.37 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $2,600 | 10.95 | 4.21 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 12.51 | 4.17 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $3,100 | 12.69 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.07 | 3.66 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,300 | 11.41 | 3.46 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.18 | 3.49 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.06 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,200 | 9.06 | 4.12 |
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.07 | 3.66 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 10.59 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,300 | 14.16 | 4.29 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.22 | 3.48 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.46 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,300 | 14.16 | 4.29 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.46 | 4.15 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,000 | 11.04 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Harris | TEX | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.08 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.84 | 3.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 16.49 | 4.12 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.96 | 3.55 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,500 | 14.51 | 3.22 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,700 | 14.36 | 3.88 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,900 | 14.00 | 3.59 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,400 | 13.68 | 3.11 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,400 | 13.62 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,700 | 11.36 | 4.21 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 16.49 | 4.12 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 10.27 | 4.11 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,900 | 11.81 | 4.07 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.06 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,500 | 10.04 | 4.01 |
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.