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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,600 | 47.11 | 4.44 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,700 | 39.33 | 4.05 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,800 | 38.66 | 3.58 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 37.69 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,600 | 47.11 | 4.44 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $7,800 | 32.25 | 4.13 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,700 | 39.33 | 4.05 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,800 | 35.48 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 14.62 | 4.72 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 14.36 | 3.19 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 14.12 | 4.03 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 14.62 | 4.72 |
| Alex Jackson | BAL | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.18 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,600 | 10.75 | 4.13 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,500 | 14.12 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,100 | 11.57 | 3.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.55 | 3.64 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.01 | 3.23 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,100 | 11.57 | 3.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.55 | 3.64 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 10.01 | 3.23 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 14.18 | 4.30 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 13.91 | 3.39 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 13.63 | 4.26 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 14.18 | 4.30 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 13.63 | 4.26 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.07 | 4.16 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $2,900 | 11.19 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.09 | 3.71 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,700 | 13.06 | 3.53 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,000 | 12.09 | 4.03 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,400 | 11.61 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,000 | 12.09 | 4.03 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 11.52 | 3.97 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,500 | 9.64 | 3.86 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,600 | 9.87 | 3.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.24 | 3.38 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 15.40 | 3.95 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 15.36 | 4.04 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 15.01 | 3.85 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 14.79 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,900 | 14.43 | 3.70 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,200 | 13.97 | 4.37 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 13.95 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 13.73 | 4.58 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,700 | 12.25 | 4.54 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 10.57 | 4.40 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,200 | 13.97 | 4.37 |
| Austin Slater | CWS | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,000 | 12.57 | 4.19 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,200 | 13.26 | 4.14 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,000 | 12.25 | 4.08 |
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.