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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,400 | 38.28 | 3.68 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,200 | 36.13 | 3.54 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $11,000 | 33.11 | 3.01 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,100 | 32.94 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baz | TB | $8,000 | 32.78 | 4.10 |
| Hunter Dobbins | BOS | $7,500 | 28.15 | 3.75 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,300 | 30.78 | 3.71 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,700 | 32.24 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,800 | 14.08 | 3.71 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 14.06 | 3.70 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,600 | 12.90 | 4.96 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.83 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,600 | 12.90 | 4.96 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,700 | 12.81 | 4.75 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,700 | 11.44 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.74 | 3.79 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 10.14 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 9.84 | 3.94 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.74 | 3.79 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 15.49 | 4.19 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,400 | 13.98 | 4.11 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.81 | 3.63 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 13.47 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 13.47 | 4.21 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 15.49 | 4.19 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 12.85 | 4.14 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,400 | 13.98 | 4.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 15.76 | 4.04 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.74 | 3.82 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 12.32 | 3.73 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.17 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 15.76 | 4.04 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.74 | 3.82 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 9.55 | 3.82 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,300 | 18.11 | 3.42 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.34 | 3.55 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,700 | 14.65 | 3.96 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,800 | 14.59 | 3.84 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,400 | 14.48 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 14.34 | 3.26 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,700 | 14.05 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.79 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.35 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,400 | 14.48 | 4.26 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.97 |
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.