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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,000 | 38.77 | 3.88 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,600 | 38.57 | 4.02 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,500 | 37.57 | 3.58 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,100 | 34.57 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Gipson-Long | DET | $7,100 | 28.83 | 4.06 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,600 | 38.57 | 4.02 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,000 | 38.77 | 3.88 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $7,800 | 29.37 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 14.35 | 3.50 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.51 | 3.38 |
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.13 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 11.89 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | MIL | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.13 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,600 | 10.71 | 4.12 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 11.02 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 15.42 | 4.28 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 13.29 | 4.74 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 11.14 | 3.37 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 9.34 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 13.29 | 4.74 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 15.42 | 4.28 |
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,400 | 8.82 | 3.68 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,600 | 8.99 | 3.46 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.62 | 3.75 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.83 | 3.84 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 13.78 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 13.78 | 4.45 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.83 | 3.84 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 10.22 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 15.25 | 4.12 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 13.78 | 4.59 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 13.39 | 3.27 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.28 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 13.78 | 4.59 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.28 | 4.15 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 15.25 | 4.12 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.89 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.77 | 3.49 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 15.36 | 3.07 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 15.24 | 4.12 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 14.88 | 3.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.63 | 3.75 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 14.00 | 3.69 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,300 | 13.90 | 4.21 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,700 | 13.79 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 10.93 | 4.56 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 10.66 | 4.27 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,300 | 13.90 | 4.21 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 12.76 | 4.12 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 15.24 | 4.12 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
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.