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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $10,000 | 39.25 | 3.92 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $8,900 | 34.70 | 3.90 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,800 | 33.98 | 3.15 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,300 | 33.95 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Pallante | STL | $6,400 | 25.42 | 3.97 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $10,000 | 39.25 | 3.92 |
| Lucas Giolito | BOS | $8,900 | 34.70 | 3.90 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,100 | 31.03 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 14.91 | 3.73 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 14.42 | 3.28 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 13.67 | 3.80 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.11 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $2,600 | 11.41 | 4.39 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 12.25 | 4.23 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,800 | 11.79 | 4.21 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.59 | 3.58 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 13.51 | 4.22 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 13.51 | 4.22 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 11.61 | 4.15 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 14.69 | 3.97 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 13.71 | 3.61 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.50 | 3.55 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.45 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,600 | 12.04 | 4.63 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 14.69 | 3.97 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.77 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 14.49 | 3.91 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.87 | 3.30 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,400 | 11.41 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,100 | 8.53 | 4.06 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 14.49 | 3.91 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 9.45 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.22 | 3.38 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,800 | 15.05 | 3.96 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 14.60 | 4.42 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.57 | 3.47 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.31 | 3.04 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,500 | 13.82 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 13.75 | 3.06 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.68 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 11.75 | 4.90 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 12.92 | 4.46 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 14.60 | 4.42 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $3,000 | 13.08 | 4.36 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 13.05 | 4.35 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,800 | 11.89 | 4.25 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
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.