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 | $10,300 | 43.72 | 4.24 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 40.17 | 4.02 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,400 | 39.31 | 3.78 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,100 | 38.97 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 43.72 | 4.24 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,000 | 40.17 | 4.02 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,100 | 38.97 | 3.86 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,400 | 39.31 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,000 | 13.35 | 3.34 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.01 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.75 | 3.36 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 12.69 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,500 | 11.85 | 4.74 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 9.55 | 4.34 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.82 | 4.01 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.16 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 13.66 | 4.88 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.26 | 3.11 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,700 | 9.30 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 13.66 | 4.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.16 | 3.83 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,700 | 9.30 | 3.44 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 9.19 | 3.28 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 13.69 | 3.70 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.94 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 11.38 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.94 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 13.69 | 3.70 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,200 | 7.96 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.13 | 4.20 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 12.75 | 3.86 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.97 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.04 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 15.13 | 4.20 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.97 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 12.75 | 3.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.04 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 15.79 | 3.16 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.56 | 3.24 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 15.40 | 3.67 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.50 | 3.62 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 14.34 | 3.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 14.06 | 3.70 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.37 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Johnson | SF | $2,000 | 9.29 | 4.64 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,100 | 12.53 | 4.04 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.03 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,100 | 12.15 | 3.92 |
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.