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 | $11,000 | 41.75 | 3.80 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,600 | 34.86 | 3.63 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,300 | 33.09 | 3.56 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,100 | 32.66 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,000 | 41.75 | 3.80 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,300 | 26.69 | 3.66 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,600 | 34.86 | 3.63 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,100 | 32.66 | 3.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 14.40 | 4.36 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.55 | 3.66 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,200 | 13.45 | 4.20 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.79 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,300 | 10.31 | 4.48 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,300 | 14.40 | 4.36 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.84 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,500 | 12.18 | 3.48 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 10.96 | 3.22 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorbit Vivas | NYY | $2,200 | 8.58 | 3.90 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.84 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.90 | 3.54 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 14.07 | 4.26 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 13.75 | 3.53 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.27 | 3.49 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 12.33 | 4.41 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $2,200 | 9.45 | 4.29 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 14.07 | 4.26 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.86 | 4.15 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,900 | 13.92 | 3.57 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 12.47 | 3.67 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 11.69 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,400 | 10.29 | 4.29 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 11.61 | 4.15 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 12.07 | 3.89 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,400 | 8.95 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.77 | 3.49 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.89 | 3.53 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 15.17 | 3.61 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 13.72 | 3.43 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,600 | 13.44 | 3.73 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,800 | 13.31 | 3.50 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.29 | 3.69 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,600 | 13.09 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,200 | 9.65 | 4.39 |
| Nick Martini | COL | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.28 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 11.97 | 4.28 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.44 | 4.24 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.63 | 4.15 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,600 | 10.64 | 4.09 |
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.