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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,800 | 42.66 | 3.95 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,300 | 39.08 | 3.79 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,700 | 38.14 | 3.93 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $9,300 | 35.26 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,200 | 33.05 | 4.03 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,800 | 42.66 | 3.95 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,700 | 38.14 | 3.93 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $10,300 | 39.08 | 3.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 15.28 | 3.47 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 14.65 | 4.58 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 14.23 | 4.31 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 14.65 | 4.58 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 14.23 | 4.31 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,700 | 11.39 | 4.22 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,400 | 9.27 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,100 | 13.70 | 3.34 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.40 | 3.68 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.32 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.40 | 3.68 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.32 | 3.56 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,400 | 8.06 | 3.36 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.50 | 3.54 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 13.59 | 4.25 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.01 | 3.83 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.88 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,400 | 10.37 | 4.32 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 13.59 | 4.25 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 12.61 | 4.07 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.46 | 3.96 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.18 | 3.58 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,300 | 11.15 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.46 | 3.96 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 15.88 | 3.45 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.01 | 3.13 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,900 | 14.95 | 3.83 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 14.24 | 3.31 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.06 | 3.60 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,900 | 13.96 | 3.58 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 13.91 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 11.45 | 4.58 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 8.98 | 4.49 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 13.17 | 4.39 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,000 | 12.89 | 4.30 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.28 |
| Stuart Fairchild | ATL | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,100 | 12.91 | 4.16 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.14 |
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.