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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,100 | 42.90 | 3.87 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,200 | 34.52 | 3.38 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 33.91 | 3.39 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,400 | 32.71 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,100 | 27.76 | 4.55 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,100 | 42.90 | 3.87 |
| Zack Littell | WSH | $6,700 | 25.76 | 3.84 |
| Brandon Young | BAL | $5,800 | 21.33 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,700 | 12.99 | 3.51 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,600 | 12.63 | 3.51 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,500 | 11.40 | 4.56 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 10.85 | 4.34 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,000 | 8.09 | 4.04 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,200 | 8.82 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.06 | 3.44 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.27 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.06 | 3.44 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.27 | 3.31 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 13.81 | 3.84 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 12.53 | 3.39 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 12.16 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 13.81 | 3.84 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 12.16 | 3.68 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 10.53 | 3.63 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 10.87 | 3.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,300 | 12.50 | 3.79 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.00 | 2.90 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 10.99 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 9.77 | 4.25 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,300 | 12.50 | 3.79 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 10.99 | 3.66 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 17.14 | 3.90 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.74 | 3.28 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 14.01 | 4.24 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.94 | 3.48 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $4,300 | 13.00 | 3.02 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.79 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 12.67 | 3.33 |
| James Wood | WSH | $3,300 | 12.16 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 14.01 | 4.24 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.04 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,100 | 8.38 | 3.99 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 11.83 | 3.94 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 17.14 | 3.90 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.90 |
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.