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 | $9,700 | 44.69 | 4.61 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $9,000 | 37.36 | 4.15 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,200 | 36.28 | 3.94 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,200 | 34.96 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,500 | 30.80 | 4.74 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,700 | 44.69 | 4.61 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $9,000 | 37.36 | 4.15 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,100 | 32.68 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,900 | 16.20 | 4.15 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.37 | 3.52 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $3,000 | 12.81 | 4.27 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 12.61 | 4.50 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,700 | 11.97 | 4.43 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $3,000 | 12.81 | 4.27 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,900 | 16.20 | 4.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.88 | 3.39 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 10.13 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 10.13 | 3.62 |
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,500 | 8.71 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,500 | 14.14 | 4.04 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.64 | 3.25 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 13.59 | 4.53 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.42 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 13.59 | 4.53 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.20 | 4.36 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,500 | 14.14 | 4.04 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.42 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,800 | 15.94 | 5.69 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 15.34 | 3.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 13.74 | 3.71 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,800 | 15.94 | 5.69 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 10.73 | 3.97 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 15.34 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,500 | 16.76 | 4.79 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.60 | 3.32 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 15.45 | 3.59 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,000 | 14.24 | 4.75 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 13.65 | 3.79 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,400 | 13.34 | 3.92 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,700 | 13.32 | 3.60 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 13.27 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,500 | 16.76 | 4.79 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,000 | 14.24 | 4.75 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,400 | 11.12 | 4.63 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 13.27 | 4.58 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.44 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 10.26 | 4.27 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
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.