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 Strider | ATL | $10,400 | 38.49 | 3.70 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,300 | 35.17 | 3.78 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,100 | 34.85 | 3.83 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,600 | 34.78 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,100 | 31.40 | 3.88 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,000 | 34.59 | 3.84 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,100 | 34.85 | 3.83 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,300 | 35.17 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,700 | 15.69 | 4.24 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.12 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,800 | 12.70 | 3.34 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.64 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,800 | 12.08 | 4.31 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,700 | 15.69 | 4.24 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 13.20 | 4.12 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.37 | 3.61 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.41 | 3.68 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.38 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.41 | 3.68 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.37 | 3.61 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.38 | 3.46 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 13.30 | 4.29 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,100 | 13.06 | 4.21 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.85 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 13.30 | 4.29 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,100 | 13.06 | 4.21 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.85 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 15.84 | 3.96 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 15.04 | 3.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.43 | 3.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 15.84 | 3.96 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,600 | 10.26 | 3.95 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,000 | 7.79 | 3.89 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,900 | 15.04 | 3.86 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.59 | 3.32 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.54 | 3.24 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 14.94 | 3.93 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 14.59 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.57 | 3.55 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,400 | 13.90 | 4.09 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,600 | 13.73 | 3.81 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.35 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,400 | 11.76 | 4.90 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,800 | 12.84 | 4.59 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,400 | 10.52 | 4.38 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,600 | 11.22 | 4.31 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 14.59 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,400 | 13.90 | 4.09 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,700 | 11.00 | 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.