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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,500 | 40.13 | 3.82 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,600 | 36.24 | 3.77 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 34.64 | 3.65 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $8,900 | 33.58 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,500 | 40.13 | 3.82 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,600 | 36.24 | 3.77 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $8,900 | 33.58 | 3.77 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $9,500 | 34.64 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 13.84 | 3.15 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.83 | 3.47 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 12.46 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,700 | 11.55 | 4.28 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 9.93 | 3.97 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 12.46 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 14.44 | 3.52 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 13.04 | 3.95 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 13.04 | 3.95 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 13.09 | 4.36 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 13.48 | 4.08 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 11.89 | 3.50 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,100 | 10.94 | 3.53 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,500 | 10.93 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Alcantara | SF | $2,000 | 8.78 | 4.39 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,300 | 13.48 | 4.08 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,400 | 9.39 | 3.91 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,100 | 10.94 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.49 | 3.44 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 15.93 | 3.79 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 15.21 | 3.80 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 15.11 | 3.51 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 14.73 | 4.33 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,700 | 14.44 | 3.90 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 14.04 | 4.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,100 | 13.98 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 14.73 | 4.33 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,800 | 12.08 | 4.31 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,900 | 12.34 | 4.25 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,800 | 11.86 | 4.23 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,200 | 9.28 | 4.22 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,200 | 13.34 | 4.17 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
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.