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 | $10,500 | 39.75 | 3.79 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,300 | 33.49 | 3.60 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,800 | 33.27 | 3.39 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,700 | 32.24 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $7,600 | 30.37 | 4.00 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,200 | 31.59 | 3.85 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 39.75 | 3.79 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,700 | 32.24 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 14.15 | 3.37 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 13.51 | 3.38 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,500 | 12.12 | 3.46 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,600 | 11.24 | 4.32 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,700 | 11.27 | 4.17 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,300 | 8.92 | 3.88 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 13.78 | 4.05 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,300 | 11.58 | 3.51 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.22 | 3.19 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 9.83 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 13.78 | 4.05 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.75 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $3,300 | 11.58 | 3.51 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 9.75 | 3.25 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.02 | 3.76 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.20 | 3.94 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 11.82 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.20 | 3.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 11.82 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 12.79 | 3.55 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 12.46 | 3.89 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 12.33 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,200 | 9.59 | 4.36 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 12.83 | 4.01 |
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,000 | 8.03 | 4.01 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 12.46 | 3.89 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.42 | 3.57 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,300 | 15.84 | 3.68 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,800 | 13.59 | 3.58 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 13.09 | 3.45 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 12.57 | 2.92 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 12.52 | 4.47 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $3,700 | 12.42 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 12.52 | 4.47 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 10.68 | 4.45 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,300 | 9.72 | 4.23 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,000 | 12.32 | 4.11 |
| Alex Verdugo | ATL | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| Jesse Winker | NYM | $2,500 | 10.12 | 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.