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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,500 | 40.98 | 3.90 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,300 | 39.34 | 3.82 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,600 | 37.55 | 3.54 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,900 | 32.58 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,500 | 40.98 | 3.90 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,300 | 39.34 | 3.82 |
| Kyle Harrison | SF | $6,800 | 25.06 | 3.69 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,600 | 37.55 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 13.50 | 3.55 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,100 | 13.03 | 4.20 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,300 | 12.85 | 3.89 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 12.48 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,100 | 13.03 | 4.20 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,300 | 12.85 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.21 | 3.74 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.50 | 3.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.97 | 3.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.50 | 3.83 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.21 | 3.74 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.97 | 3.66 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.39 | 3.79 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,900 | 13.12 | 3.37 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,000 | 12.02 | 4.01 |
| Logan Davidson | ATH | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 10.75 | 3.84 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,800 | 10.72 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 14.52 | 3.46 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.60 | 3.78 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.82 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.85 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,800 | 11.30 | 4.04 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.82 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.46 | 3.43 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 16.27 | 3.62 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 14.93 | 3.56 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,800 | 14.45 | 3.80 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.28 | 3.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.24 | 3.47 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 13.57 | 3.77 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,500 | 13.41 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.28 | 4.24 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $2,800 | 11.58 | 4.14 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 12.49 | 4.03 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,300 | 13.14 | 3.98 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,700 | 10.71 | 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.