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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,300 | 33.54 | 3.26 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,400 | 33.42 | 3.21 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $9,300 | 32.56 | 3.50 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,100 | 31.75 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,500 | 28.19 | 4.34 |
| JP Sears | SD | $7,200 | 27.82 | 3.86 |
| Charlie Morton | DET | $8,800 | 31.75 | 3.61 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,600 | 30.99 | 3.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 17.74 | 4.33 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 15.09 | 3.87 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 14.47 | 4.02 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 14.36 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 11.99 | 4.44 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 11.32 | 4.35 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 17.74 | 4.33 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.74 | 4.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 14.45 | 3.61 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 10.90 | 5.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | MIN | $2,000 | 10.90 | 5.45 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 13.52 | 4.10 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 14.43 | 3.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.20 | 3.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.11 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 14.43 | 3.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.20 | 3.88 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.13 | 3.53 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.40 | 3.35 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,400 | 11.54 | 3.39 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,300 | 11.51 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,200 | 7.92 | 3.60 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,600 | 9.33 | 3.59 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.13 | 3.53 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,300 | 11.51 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 18.43 | 5.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 15.67 | 3.73 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.59 | 3.74 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.39 | 3.27 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,600 | 14.26 | 3.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.03 | 2.98 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 13.79 | 3.83 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 13.77 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,200 | 18.43 | 5.76 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,800 | 12.18 | 4.35 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,500 | 10.51 | 4.20 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 13.75 | 4.17 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.07 | 4.10 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,100 | 12.52 | 4.04 |
| Owen Caissie | CHC | $2,200 | 8.85 | 4.02 |
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.