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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,300 | 42.64 | 4.14 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,500 | 40.01 | 3.81 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,900 | 39.42 | 3.98 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,300 | 38.27 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,900 | 37.62 | 4.23 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,300 | 42.64 | 4.14 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,300 | 38.27 | 4.12 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $8,500 | 34.35 | 4.04 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 17.45 | 4.15 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 13.68 | 3.70 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,100 | 13.47 | 4.35 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.13 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,100 | 13.47 | 4.35 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,100 | 9.09 | 4.33 |
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.21 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 11.35 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.09 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 10.92 | 3.64 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.34 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.09 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 10.92 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.35 | 3.51 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.23 | 4.01 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,500 | 13.10 | 3.74 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,400 | 12.95 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.44 | 4.44 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,000 | 8.67 | 4.34 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.23 | 4.01 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,800 | 19.70 | 7.03 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.63 | 4.01 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 12.79 | 3.46 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,500 | 11.94 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,800 | 19.70 | 7.03 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.63 | 4.01 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,800 | 10.49 | 3.75 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 8.19 | 3.56 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 16.05 | 3.42 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 15.25 | 3.55 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.90 | 3.72 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,500 | 14.78 | 4.22 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 13.28 | 4.43 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,300 | 13.23 | 4.01 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 13.18 | 3.21 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 13.05 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,000 | 11.17 | 5.58 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,000 | 13.28 | 4.43 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 11.09 | 4.27 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,500 | 14.78 | 4.22 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 13.05 | 4.21 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,000 | 8.31 | 4.15 |
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.