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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,200 | 36.80 | 3.61 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,400 | 36.28 | 3.86 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 33.85 | 3.13 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,500 | 33.26 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $7,300 | 29.54 | 4.05 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,500 | 33.26 | 3.91 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,900 | 26.85 | 3.89 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,400 | 36.28 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 15.73 | 3.75 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.92 | 3.31 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,900 | 12.55 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,100 | 12.87 | 3.14 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 10.91 | 3.31 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.43 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,600 | 8.58 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.43 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 10.91 | 3.31 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,600 | 8.58 | 3.30 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,100 | 12.87 | 3.14 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.47 | 3.53 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 12.99 | 3.51 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 11.50 | 3.71 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.47 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,900 | 15.20 | 3.90 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.49 | 3.65 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.23 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,400 | 10.52 | 4.38 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,900 | 15.20 | 3.90 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.49 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 18.87 | 4.10 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 14.23 | 3.31 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,400 | 14.17 | 4.17 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 13.85 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 13.56 | 3.08 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 13.32 | 3.80 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,400 | 13.11 | 3.86 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,300 | 12.91 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,700 | 11.98 | 4.44 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,400 | 10.22 | 4.26 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,200 | 9.35 | 4.25 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,400 | 14.17 | 4.17 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 18.87 | 4.10 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 9.82 | 4.09 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,300 | 12.91 | 3.91 |
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.