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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 48.91 | 4.45 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,300 | 37.02 | 3.59 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,200 | 35.44 | 3.47 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,500 | 34.53 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $11,000 | 48.91 | 4.45 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $8,000 | 32.99 | 4.12 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,300 | 37.02 | 3.59 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,200 | 35.44 | 3.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 16.29 | 3.88 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,300 | 13.35 | 4.05 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.38 | 3.64 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,100 | 12.34 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | TEX | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.27 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,500 | 10.53 | 4.21 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,300 | 13.35 | 4.05 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,100 | 12.34 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 13.40 | 4.47 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 12.05 | 3.01 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 11.57 | 5.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 11.57 | 5.78 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 13.40 | 4.47 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 10.99 | 3.66 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 12.97 | 3.33 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 12.86 | 3.14 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.60 | 3.50 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $2,600 | 11.50 | 4.42 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 11.26 | 4.17 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 11.93 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 14.35 | 4.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.64 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 12.11 | 3.56 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.85 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 14.35 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,300 | 10.69 | 4.65 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.64 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 12.11 | 3.56 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.81 | 3.71 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 15.31 | 4.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 15.11 | 3.43 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 14.52 | 3.23 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 14.11 | 3.71 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 13.96 | 2.97 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,400 | 13.29 | 3.91 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,200 | 12.61 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 15.31 | 4.94 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
| Randal Grichuk | KC | $2,500 | 10.34 | 4.13 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,800 | 11.38 | 4.07 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Michael A. Taylor | CWS | $2,400 | 9.64 | 4.02 |
| Everson Pereira | TB | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| JJ Bleday | ATH | $2,600 | 10.26 | 3.95 |
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.