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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,600 | 42.51 | 4.01 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,000 | 40.14 | 4.01 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $9,300 | 36.71 | 3.95 |
| Mick Abel | PHI | $8,600 | 35.52 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mick Abel | PHI | $8,600 | 35.52 | 4.13 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,000 | 40.14 | 4.01 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,600 | 42.51 | 4.01 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $9,300 | 36.71 | 3.95 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 15.75 | 3.66 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 12.89 | 3.14 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 12.74 | 3.98 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,300 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,800 | 11.25 | 4.02 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,600 | 10.39 | 4.00 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 10.39 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.13 | 3.53 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.26 | 3.75 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.01 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.26 | 3.75 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.72 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.13 | 3.53 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.32 | 3.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.68 | 3.51 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.51 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.51 | 3.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.32 | 3.77 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 10.83 | 3.73 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.33 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 14.49 | 3.92 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.69 | 3.51 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 13.12 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 13.12 | 4.23 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 14.49 | 3.92 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.15 | 3.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.52 | 3.30 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.32 | 3.26 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,600 | 14.39 | 4.00 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.31 | 3.49 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.15 | 3.63 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,100 | 13.91 | 4.49 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 13.62 | 3.68 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,100 | 13.91 | 4.49 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.22 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,700 | 11.10 | 4.11 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,600 | 10.45 | 4.02 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,600 | 14.39 | 4.00 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
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.