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 | $10,500 | 37.44 | 3.57 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,300 | 31.20 | 3.35 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,700 | 30.40 | 3.95 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,400 | 29.38 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,700 | 30.40 | 3.95 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,500 | 37.44 | 3.57 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,400 | 29.38 | 3.50 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,300 | 31.20 | 3.35 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,200 | 13.17 | 3.14 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 12.93 | 3.80 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,700 | 11.36 | 3.07 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,300 | 11.21 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.06 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 12.93 | 3.80 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.18 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.73 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.07 | 3.47 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 8.76 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.55 | 3.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.07 | 3.47 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 8.76 | 3.13 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.66 | 3.33 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 11.97 | 3.42 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.43 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 11.97 | 3.42 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.11 | 3.58 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,600 | 9.42 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.11 | 3.58 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,500 | 8.24 | 3.30 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.07 | 3.51 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 14.66 | 3.33 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | NYM | $3,900 | 12.03 | 3.09 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,600 | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,200 | 11.65 | 3.64 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,100 | 11.44 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $2,800 | 11.04 | 3.94 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,600 | 10.06 | 3.87 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 10.83 | 3.73 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,100 | 11.44 | 3.69 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 8.08 | 3.67 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
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.