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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,900 | 35.05 | 3.54 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $9,700 | 34.44 | 3.55 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,000 | 34.25 | 3.42 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,500 | 33.89 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $7,500 | 28.32 | 3.78 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $8,100 | 30.52 | 3.77 |
| Landen Roupp | SF | $8,300 | 30.71 | 3.70 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,200 | 33.30 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 15.08 | 3.97 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 13.48 | 3.74 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.74 | 4.11 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $3,500 | 12.31 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,100 | 9.70 | 4.62 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.74 | 4.11 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,500 | 10.17 | 4.07 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 15.08 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.21 | 3.55 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.42 | 4.01 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.82 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.15 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.42 | 4.01 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.82 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.15 | 3.60 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 15.83 | 4.06 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.64 | 3.83 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.08 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 15.83 | 4.06 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.64 | 3.83 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.82 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 14.60 | 3.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.18 | 3.77 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.25 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 14.60 | 3.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.18 | 3.77 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.35 | 3.66 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.25 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 15.58 | 3.71 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 15.40 | 3.42 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.70 | 3.13 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.68 | 3.76 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 14.57 | 3.04 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 14.30 | 3.25 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,400 | 14.11 | 4.15 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,900 | 13.48 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,600 | 13.03 | 5.01 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,100 | 10.41 | 4.96 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,400 | 14.11 | 4.15 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,400 | 9.55 | 3.98 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 11.95 | 3.98 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
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.