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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 37.01 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,600 | 33.56 | 3.50 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 29.76 | 3.50 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,200 | 28.72 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 37.01 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,600 | 33.56 | 3.50 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 29.76 | 3.50 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,200 | 28.72 | 3.12 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 14.27 | 4.46 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 11.96 | 3.23 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,200 | 10.11 | 3.16 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,900 | 9.22 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 14.27 | 4.46 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,700 | 9.08 | 3.36 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 8.71 | 3.35 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,100 | 6.96 | 3.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.11 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.11 | 3.37 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,300 | 12.32 | 3.73 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,500 | 10.54 | 3.01 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 9.41 | 3.48 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 8.45 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,300 | 12.32 | 3.73 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 9.41 | 3.48 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 7.90 | 3.16 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 8.45 | 3.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.47 | 3.19 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 11.22 | 3.51 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 9.21 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 9.21 | 3.54 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 11.22 | 3.51 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,600 | 8.54 | 3.29 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 17.76 | 3.78 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.49 | 3.59 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,100 | 13.21 | 3.22 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.82 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,600 | 12.12 | 3.37 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,700 | 11.87 | 3.21 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,400 | 11.48 | 3.38 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 11.47 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | LAD | $2,200 | 8.77 | 3.98 |
| Johnathan Rodriguez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.12 | 3.96 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.82 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 17.76 | 3.78 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,700 | 9.95 | 3.68 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.49 | 3.59 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,700 | 9.67 | 3.58 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,000 | 10.45 | 3.48 |
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.