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 | 42.88 | 3.86 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,200 | 37.71 | 3.70 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $9,400 | 34.86 | 3.71 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 33.16 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,100 | 27.76 | 4.55 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $6,500 | 28.07 | 4.32 |
| Zack Littell | WSH | $6,700 | 27.25 | 4.07 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,100 | 42.88 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,600 | 14.27 | 3.96 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,700 | 12.70 | 3.43 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,500 | 12.55 | 5.02 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 10.97 | 4.39 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,600 | 14.27 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.04 | 3.44 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 9.20 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.04 | 3.44 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.09 | 3.25 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,700 | 12.33 | 3.33 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.21 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 11.88 | 3.83 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,300 | 12.16 | 3.68 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 10.53 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.15 | 2.93 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 10.74 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.77 |
| Ben Williamson | TB | $2,300 | 8.42 | 3.66 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 17.14 | 3.90 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,900 | 14.50 | 3.72 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.17 | 3.15 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.94 | 3.48 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,900 | 13.39 | 4.62 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $4,300 | 13.00 | 3.02 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.79 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 12.45 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,900 | 13.39 | 4.62 |
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,300 | 10.41 | 4.53 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 11.67 | 4.32 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.06 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 11.73 | 3.91 |
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.