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 | $10,900 | 42.51 | 3.90 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,600 | 40.34 | 3.81 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $10,200 | 36.26 | 3.56 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,900 | 34.90 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Heaney | PIT | $7,900 | 31.95 | 4.04 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,900 | 34.90 | 3.92 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,900 | 42.51 | 3.90 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,600 | 40.34 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,900 | 13.82 | 3.54 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 12.66 | 3.72 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,900 | 12.65 | 4.36 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 12.42 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,900 | 12.65 | 4.36 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,600 | 11.32 | 4.35 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,700 | 10.87 | 4.02 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.79 | 3.89 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 13.41 | 4.79 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,400 | 10.62 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 13.41 | 4.79 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.79 | 3.89 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,600 | 9.51 | 3.66 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 14.35 | 3.59 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.46 | 3.54 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 13.07 | 3.53 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.79 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 10.94 | 3.77 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,000 | 11.26 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 14.98 | 3.40 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.03 | 3.69 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 12.97 | 3.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $2,600 | 11.32 | 4.35 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 12.97 | 3.81 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,400 | 9.13 | 3.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 17.12 | 3.49 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.33 | 3.55 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 14.97 | 3.65 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.60 | 3.48 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,800 | 13.96 | 3.67 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,300 | 13.79 | 4.18 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 13.63 | 4.54 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,400 | 13.48 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 13.63 | 4.54 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 11.13 | 4.45 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 12.80 | 4.27 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,300 | 13.79 | 4.18 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,600 | 10.85 | 4.17 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,200 | 13.22 | 4.13 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
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.