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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SF | $11,000 | 35.91 | 3.26 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,600 | 35.17 | 3.66 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $10,200 | 34.64 | 3.40 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $8,400 | 31.79 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,800 | 29.92 | 3.84 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $8,400 | 31.79 | 3.78 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,600 | 35.17 | 3.66 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 30.57 | 3.51 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 15.13 | 3.52 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 13.67 | 3.33 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.58 | 3.93 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 11.83 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 10.00 | 4.76 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 10.39 | 4.33 |
| Dom Nunez | CLE | $2,000 | 8.14 | 4.07 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.75 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.22 | 3.55 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 13.09 | 3.97 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 13.09 | 3.97 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.22 | 3.55 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.64 | 4.01 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.26 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.64 | 4.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.21 | 3.87 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 10.53 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.87 | 3.75 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.51 | 3.46 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 13.09 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 9.91 | 3.81 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.87 | 3.75 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 17.29 | 3.46 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.23 | 3.72 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.11 | 3.21 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,600 | 14.31 | 3.98 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 14.22 | 3.55 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 14.22 | 3.84 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 13.86 | 3.85 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,000 | 9.21 | 4.60 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,100 | 12.72 | 4.10 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $2,400 | 9.66 | 4.03 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,200 | 12.84 | 4.01 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,600 | 14.31 | 3.98 |
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.