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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baz | BAL | $8,100 | 32.49 | 4.01 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,300 | 31.53 | 3.80 |
| Tyler Glasnow | LAD | $10,500 | 31.42 | 2.99 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $7,700 | 31.06 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $7,700 | 31.06 | 4.03 |
| Shane Baz | BAL | $8,100 | 32.49 | 4.01 |
| Luis Morales | ATH | $7,100 | 27.83 | 3.92 |
| Dustin May | STL | $7,000 | 26.75 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 15.08 | 3.87 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 14.57 | 4.16 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,800 | 13.77 | 3.62 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 10.81 | 4.32 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 14.57 | 4.16 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 11.44 | 4.09 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 11.40 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.37 | 3.44 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.22 | 3.39 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 11.08 | 3.26 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.86 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.86 | 3.75 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.37 | 3.44 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 9.87 | 3.40 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.22 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.74 | 3.44 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,500 | 13.06 | 5.23 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.62 |
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,400 | 12.34 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,500 | 13.06 | 5.23 |
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,400 | 12.34 | 5.14 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,000 | 12.02 | 4.01 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 11.63 | 3.06 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 16.56 | 3.68 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 16.09 | 3.66 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.77 | 3.69 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.63 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 13.85 | 3.15 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 13.44 | 3.84 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $4,000 | 12.85 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.04 | 4.15 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 12.19 | 4.06 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 10.52 | 4.05 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 8.74 | 3.97 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,500 | 9.87 | 3.95 |
| Jake Fraley | TB | $2,400 | 9.33 | 3.89 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
| Alex Call | LAD | $2,000 | 7.71 | 3.85 |
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.