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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,800 | 43.49 | 4.03 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,900 | 41.03 | 3.76 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,600 | 37.92 | 3.58 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,900 | 35.23 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,800 | 43.49 | 4.03 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,900 | 41.03 | 3.76 |
| Frankie Montas | NYM | $7,800 | 29.07 | 3.73 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $8,600 | 31.79 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 17.95 | 4.27 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 14.44 | 3.36 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.96 | 3.32 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 12.80 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 17.95 | 4.27 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $2,900 | 11.87 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.58 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.64 | 3.55 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,700 | 10.04 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,700 | 10.04 | 3.72 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 14.11 | 4.41 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.67 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.95 | 3.70 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.69 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 14.11 | 4.41 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.42 | 4.28 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 16.22 | 4.16 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 13.67 | 3.60 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.81 | 3.66 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,000 | 9.80 | 4.90 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 16.22 | 4.16 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 11.01 | 3.67 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 16.95 | 3.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 16.29 | 3.62 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,400 | 14.91 | 4.38 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.95 | 3.49 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 13.95 | 3.49 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 13.48 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,700 | 12.93 | 4.79 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,400 | 11.46 | 4.77 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 12.44 | 4.44 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $2,900 | 12.77 | 4.40 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,400 | 14.91 | 4.38 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,000 | 12.99 | 4.33 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.21 |
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.