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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,500 | 37.47 | 3.94 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,400 | 37.15 | 3.57 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,100 | 36.68 | 3.63 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,300 | 36.60 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $8,000 | 32.77 | 4.10 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,500 | 37.47 | 3.94 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,300 | 35.88 | 3.86 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,900 | 29.71 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 18.93 | 4.62 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $2,900 | 12.50 | 4.31 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,600 | 12.45 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 18.93 | 4.62 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,700 | 12.12 | 4.49 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,600 | 11.45 | 4.40 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $2,900 | 12.50 | 4.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.67 | 3.34 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 11.02 | 3.80 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 10.73 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,700 | 10.60 | 3.93 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 11.02 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,600 | 9.46 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.26 | 3.40 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.66 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.64 | 4.51 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 12.57 | 4.05 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.12 | 3.88 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.51 | 3.75 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 12.62 | 3.32 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,400 | 12.31 | 5.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,400 | 12.31 | 5.13 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 10.61 | 3.93 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.12 | 3.88 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.51 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 15.70 | 3.49 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.14 | 3.22 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 14.08 | 4.27 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,300 | 13.43 | 4.07 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,200 | 12.85 | 4.02 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,700 | 12.85 | 4.76 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,400 | 12.83 | 3.77 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,600 | 12.82 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,700 | 12.85 | 4.76 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,100 | 9.27 | 4.41 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $2,900 | 12.76 | 4.40 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $2,900 | 12.70 | 4.38 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,600 | 11.31 | 4.35 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 14.08 | 4.27 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,500 | 10.48 | 4.19 |
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.