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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,700 | 38.52 | 3.97 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 37.25 | 3.92 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 36.48 | 3.54 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $9,100 | 35.75 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,700 | 38.52 | 3.97 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $9,100 | 35.75 | 3.93 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,500 | 37.25 | 3.92 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,700 | 28.86 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 17.55 | 4.28 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,300 | 14.62 | 4.43 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 13.73 | 4.04 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,200 | 10.11 | 4.60 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,300 | 14.62 | 4.43 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 17.55 | 4.28 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 12.79 | 3.37 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.03 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.42 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.84 | 3.78 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,400 | 12.47 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 11.65 | 4.48 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $2,700 | 10.36 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 15.27 | 4.77 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 14.37 | 3.68 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.25 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 15.27 | 4.77 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,700 | 18.68 | 6.92 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 17.18 | 3.65 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,500 | 16.56 | 4.73 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 15.29 | 3.64 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 14.41 | 3.35 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 14.32 | 3.11 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,100 | 13.35 | 4.31 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,700 | 18.68 | 6.92 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,500 | 16.56 | 4.73 |
| Greg Allen | BAL | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.41 |
| Randal Grichuk | KC | $2,500 | 11.02 | 4.41 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,100 | 13.35 | 4.31 |
| JJ Bleday | ATH | $2,700 | 11.19 | 4.14 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,500 | 10.31 | 4.12 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
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.