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 | 36.53 | 3.65 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,600 | 32.16 | 3.35 |
| 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 | 36.53 | 3.65 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 29.76 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,600 | 32.16 | 3.35 |
| 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 | 11.99 | 3.24 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,200 | 10.07 | 3.15 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 9.97 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 14.27 | 4.46 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 9.97 | 3.83 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 9.94 | 3.55 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 8.91 | 3.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.06 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.06 | 3.35 |
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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 | 10.44 | 2.98 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,700 | 9.41 | 3.48 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 8.25 | 3.06 |
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 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 8.25 | 3.06 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 7.48 | 2.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.04 | 3.54 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.63 | 3.23 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,600 | 11.45 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,600 | 11.45 | 4.41 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.04 | 3.54 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $3,200 | 10.80 | 3.37 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 17.71 | 3.77 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.49 | 3.59 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,100 | 12.67 | 3.09 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,600 | 11.92 | 3.31 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $3,700 | 11.87 | 3.21 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,400 | 11.62 | 3.42 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,700 | 11.55 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,700 | 11.55 | 4.28 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,300 | 9.54 | 4.15 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 17.71 | 3.77 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.67 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.49 | 3.59 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,300 | 8.23 | 3.58 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 11.42 | 3.57 |
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.