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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,400 | 41.52 | 3.99 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,400 | 41.40 | 4.40 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,600 | 33.83 | 3.52 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $9,300 | 33.04 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,400 | 41.40 | 4.40 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,000 | 32.87 | 4.11 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,400 | 41.52 | 3.99 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $9,300 | 33.04 | 3.55 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 14.51 | 3.72 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 14.28 | 4.08 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,400 | 14.24 | 4.19 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 14.07 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $2,600 | 11.77 | 4.53 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $2,900 | 12.42 | 4.28 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,400 | 14.24 | 4.19 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 14.28 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 11.95 | 3.32 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 11.67 | 3.43 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.82 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,200 | 8.58 | 3.90 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.82 | 3.73 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 9.96 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 11.67 | 3.43 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 14.09 | 3.52 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.49 | 3.37 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,200 | 12.98 | 4.06 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | ARI | $2,400 | 12.15 | 5.06 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,200 | 12.98 | 4.06 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,000 | 12.05 | 4.02 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.16 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.44 | 3.19 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 11.11 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 8.97 | 3.90 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,400 | 9.02 | 3.76 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 8.38 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.31 | 3.48 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.99 | 3.41 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.59 | 3.24 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.31 | 3.58 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.48 | 3.29 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,800 | 13.26 | 3.49 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,800 | 13.24 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,200 | 10.85 | 4.93 |
| Luis Matos | MIL | $2,000 | 9.64 | 4.82 |
| Alex Call | LAD | $2,000 | 9.38 | 4.69 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 11.40 | 4.39 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 10.95 | 4.38 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 9.93 | 4.32 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
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.