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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,000 | 43.29 | 4.33 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 43.27 | 4.20 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 41.54 | 3.85 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $10,100 | 35.10 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,000 | 43.29 | 4.33 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 43.27 | 4.20 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,700 | 31.51 | 4.09 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,400 | 33.99 | 4.05 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 14.53 | 3.46 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 12.79 | 3.36 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,000 | 12.65 | 4.22 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,300 | 11.97 | 5.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,300 | 11.97 | 5.21 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,000 | 12.65 | 4.22 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $2,900 | 11.67 | 4.03 |
| Trenton Brooks | SD | $2,000 | 7.75 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.72 | 3.87 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 10.25 | 3.42 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 8.07 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.72 | 3.87 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 10.25 | 3.42 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 7.95 | 3.06 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 16.70 | 4.17 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 14.34 | 3.68 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.40 | 4.06 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.93 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 16.70 | 4.17 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.40 | 4.06 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,100 | 8.45 | 4.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 14.36 | 4.35 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.82 | 4.32 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.81 | 3.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 13.52 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 13.52 | 4.36 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 14.36 | 4.35 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 13.82 | 4.32 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.15 | 3.76 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.88 | 3.38 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,100 | 15.55 | 3.05 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 15.26 | 3.63 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 14.14 | 3.82 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,900 | 13.93 | 3.57 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.56 | 3.15 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 13.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,300 | 10.37 | 4.51 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.21 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,500 | 10.37 | 4.15 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
| Harrison Bader | MIN | $2,600 | 10.25 | 3.94 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
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.