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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,400 | 35.57 | 3.78 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,800 | 33.66 | 3.43 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,200 | 33.40 | 3.27 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,300 | 32.90 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,400 | 35.57 | 3.78 |
| Justin Verlander | SF | $7,500 | 27.57 | 3.68 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $8,900 | 32.74 | 3.68 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $8,500 | 31.23 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 19.37 | 4.61 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 13.76 | 3.20 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.47 | 3.45 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 13.42 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 19.37 | 4.61 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,800 | 11.63 | 4.15 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,500 | 10.18 | 4.07 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 9.99 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.71 | 3.34 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.47 | 3.61 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.18 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.47 | 3.61 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.71 | 3.34 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 9.00 | 3.22 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.93 | 3.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.84 | 3.85 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.28 | 3.32 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.94 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.91 | 4.45 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.93 | 3.98 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.94 | 3.92 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.84 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.35 | 3.94 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.46 | 3.46 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,200 | 12.36 | 5.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,200 | 12.36 | 5.62 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.35 | 3.94 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 9.49 | 3.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 15.87 | 3.53 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.60 | 3.32 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,400 | 13.85 | 4.07 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,200 | 13.68 | 4.27 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.60 | 4.25 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,500 | 13.58 | 3.88 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,800 | 13.55 | 4.84 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 13.49 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,800 | 13.55 | 4.84 |
| Austin Slater | CWS | $2,400 | 10.99 | 4.58 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,400 | 10.85 | 4.52 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 12.50 | 4.47 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,000 | 13.26 | 4.42 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.37 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,200 | 13.68 | 4.27 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.60 | 4.25 |
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.