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 | 43.07 | 4.10 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,200 | 33.92 | 3.69 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 30.89 | 3.25 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $8,600 | 30.01 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 43.07 | 4.10 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,200 | 33.92 | 3.69 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $8,600 | 30.01 | 3.49 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 30.89 | 3.25 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 14.67 | 3.33 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 11.89 | 3.83 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,100 | 10.86 | 3.50 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.08 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 11.89 | 3.83 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,400 | 8.97 | 3.74 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,700 | 10.06 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 8.36 | 2.88 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 7.86 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 8.36 | 2.88 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 7.86 | 2.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.63 | 3.32 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 12.29 | 3.72 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 12.16 | 3.68 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,200 | 12.11 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 11.96 | 3.86 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,200 | 12.11 | 3.78 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 12.29 | 3.72 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 12.16 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 10.61 | 3.54 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 10.20 | 3.19 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,800 | 10.01 | 3.57 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 9.62 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,200 | 8.08 | 3.67 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,800 | 10.01 | 3.57 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 10.61 | 3.54 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 9.62 | 3.32 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.76 | 3.86 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 13.43 | 3.73 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,200 | 12.88 | 4.03 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 12.30 | 4.24 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,500 | 11.87 | 3.39 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,600 | 11.76 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 12.30 | 4.24 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,200 | 12.88 | 4.03 |
| Seth Brown | ATH | $2,300 | 9.24 | 4.02 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 17.76 | 3.86 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
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.