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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $7,400 | 41.88 | 5.66 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 40.50 | 4.05 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,900 | 40.46 | 5.12 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $5,500 | 38.33 | 6.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $5,500 | 38.33 | 6.97 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $5,500 | 36.42 | 6.62 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $5,500 | 31.86 | 5.79 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $7,400 | 41.88 | 5.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,000 | 16.04 | 8.02 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,000 | 13.43 | 4.48 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 12.58 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,000 | 16.04 | 8.02 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,000 | 12.12 | 6.06 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,200 | 12.11 | 5.50 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,100 | 11.31 | 5.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 13.61 | 3.16 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.59 | 3.67 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,400 | 12.81 | 5.34 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 10.77 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,400 | 12.81 | 5.34 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,000 | 9.95 | 4.98 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,100 | 10.47 | 4.98 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,000 | 9.73 | 4.86 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 14.38 | 3.42 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,700 | 13.19 | 4.88 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,000 | 13.07 | 6.54 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Barger | TOR | $2,000 | 13.07 | 6.54 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,000 | 11.74 | 5.87 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $2,000 | 10.94 | 5.47 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,000 | 10.22 | 5.11 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 15.66 | 4.47 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $2,900 | 14.74 | 5.08 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,600 | 11.92 | 4.59 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.71 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,000 | 11.06 | 5.53 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,000 | 10.27 | 5.13 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $2,900 | 14.74 | 5.08 |
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $2,000 | 9.26 | 4.63 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $2,200 | 16.45 | 7.48 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.98 | 3.33 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 15.78 | 5.44 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 14.80 | 4.93 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,000 | 14.16 | 7.08 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 14.06 | 3.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.50 | 3.14 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,900 | 13.46 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $2,200 | 16.45 | 7.48 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,000 | 14.16 | 7.08 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $2,000 | 12.50 | 6.25 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $2,100 | 12.37 | 5.89 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,200 | 12.65 | 5.75 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,000 | 11.43 | 5.72 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,000 | 11.31 | 5.66 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 15.78 | 5.44 |
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.