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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,300 | 38.09 | 3.70 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,600 | 37.10 | 3.86 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,200 | 36.74 | 3.99 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,000 | 36.00 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,200 | 36.74 | 3.99 |
| Nestor Cortes | SD | $6,700 | 26.15 | 3.90 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,300 | 35.97 | 3.87 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $9,600 | 37.10 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 18.49 | 4.62 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,100 | 15.97 | 5.15 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,100 | 13.96 | 3.40 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.58 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,100 | 15.97 | 5.15 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 18.49 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.06 | 3.17 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.68 | 4.17 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.63 | 3.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.68 | 4.17 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.63 | 3.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,200 | 8.11 | 3.69 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.43 | 3.73 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 13.24 | 3.58 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.71 | 4.54 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.68 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 12.71 | 4.54 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 12.55 | 3.92 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,100 | 15.97 | 5.15 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,200 | 14.13 | 3.37 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 13.20 | 3.57 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,700 | 12.48 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,100 | 15.97 | 5.15 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 9.88 | 3.80 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 9.30 | 3.72 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,500 | 9.28 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 15.76 | 3.50 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.00 | 3.41 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,400 | 14.72 | 4.33 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,600 | 14.70 | 4.08 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,100 | 13.91 | 4.49 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,500 | 13.60 | 5.44 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,500 | 13.47 | 3.85 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,500 | 13.60 | 5.44 |
| JJ Bleday | ATH | $2,500 | 11.70 | 4.68 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,100 | 13.91 | 4.49 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 10.69 | 4.46 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,400 | 14.72 | 4.33 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,000 | 12.90 | 4.30 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
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.