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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,600 | 40.03 | 4.17 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,600 | 37.76 | 3.56 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,200 | 36.52 | 3.58 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 35.72 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,600 | 40.03 | 4.17 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 35.72 | 3.76 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $7,600 | 27.78 | 3.66 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,200 | 36.52 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 15.97 | 4.20 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 14.38 | 4.23 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 13.75 | 4.44 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,100 | 11.27 | 5.36 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,000 | 9.79 | 4.90 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,500 | 11.28 | 4.51 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 13.75 | 4.44 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,200 | 14.71 | 3.50 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 13.58 | 4.24 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 13.58 | 4.24 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.89 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,600 | 9.49 | 3.65 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 15.32 | 3.93 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.13 | 3.75 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.76 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 15.32 | 3.93 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 9.42 | 3.93 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 14.64 | 3.85 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 13.95 | 4.23 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.91 | 3.49 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $4,000 | 12.56 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 13.95 | 4.23 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 14.64 | 3.85 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,700 | 10.06 | 3.72 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.09 | 3.56 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 16.04 | 3.82 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 15.80 | 4.05 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.50 | 3.23 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 15.48 | 3.44 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,900 | 13.88 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,400 | 13.73 | 3.12 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 13.49 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 10.67 | 4.45 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.29 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 11.40 | 4.22 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,600 | 10.93 | 4.20 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.73 | 4.19 |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | $2,200 | 9.12 | 4.15 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 12.27 | 4.09 |
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.