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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,600 | 40.10 | 3.78 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,700 | 31.33 | 3.60 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,400 | 31.10 | 2.99 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,900 | 30.63 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin May | STL | $6,600 | 26.94 | 4.08 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,800 | 29.65 | 3.80 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $6,700 | 25.39 | 3.79 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,600 | 40.10 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 14.38 | 4.64 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 13.55 | 3.39 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,600 | 13.53 | 3.76 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.88 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,400 | 11.32 | 4.72 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 14.38 | 4.64 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,500 | 11.26 | 4.50 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,400 | 10.38 | 4.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 15.26 | 4.02 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 13.04 | 3.18 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.69 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 15.26 | 4.02 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,300 | 8.51 | 3.70 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.69 | 3.69 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.72 | 3.92 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 13.23 | 3.58 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,000 | 12.96 | 3.24 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,400 | 12.95 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.55 | 3.98 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.72 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 14.32 | 3.87 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 14.10 | 4.15 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 14.10 | 4.15 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 14.32 | 3.87 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 16.15 | 3.76 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.51 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 14.42 | 3.90 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,800 | 14.33 | 3.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 14.12 | 5.04 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.98 | 3.41 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 13.62 | 3.24 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $3,600 | 13.12 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 14.12 | 5.04 |
| Johnathan Rodriguez | BAL | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.65 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,400 | 10.97 | 4.57 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,500 | 10.79 | 4.31 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.38 | 4.27 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.21 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 12.41 | 4.14 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,000 | 12.35 | 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.