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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 43.94 | 4.31 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,400 | 41.92 | 4.03 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $9,600 | 35.71 | 3.72 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,200 | 35.61 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 43.94 | 4.31 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,600 | 31.79 | 4.18 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,400 | 41.92 | 4.03 |
| Cade Horton | CHC | $9,200 | 35.00 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 15.24 | 4.35 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 14.56 | 3.64 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.72 | 3.52 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 13.37 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 15.24 | 4.35 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 10.15 | 4.06 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 11.38 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.13 | 3.37 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 11.76 | 3.27 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 9.84 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 9.84 | 3.39 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.13 | 3.37 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 11.76 | 3.27 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.27 | 3.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.25 | 3.31 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.27 | 3.79 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 13.77 | 4.30 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.05 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.49 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 13.77 | 4.30 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 11.06 | 3.69 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.87 | 3.53 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.15 | 3.44 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.96 | 3.40 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.88 | 3.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.71 | 3.59 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 13.73 | 3.92 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,300 | 13.69 | 3.18 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 10.43 | 4.53 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,400 | 10.40 | 4.33 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,400 | 10.36 | 4.32 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 10.39 | 4.00 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 13.73 | 3.92 |
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.