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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $7,300 | 34.29 | 4.70 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,400 | 33.18 | 3.19 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,900 | 31.18 | 3.50 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,800 | 29.98 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $7,300 | 34.29 | 4.70 |
| Slade Cecconi | CLE | $7,200 | 28.89 | 4.01 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $7,400 | 28.93 | 3.91 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $7,800 | 28.99 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 13.43 | 3.36 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,000 | 12.87 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,500 | 11.40 | 4.56 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.44 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,000 | 12.87 | 4.29 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,900 | 12.25 | 4.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.20 | 3.52 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.96 | 3.43 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,000 | 6.92 | 3.46 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,300 | 6.63 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.20 | 3.52 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,000 | 6.92 | 3.46 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 9.96 | 3.43 |
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,300 | 6.63 | 2.88 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 13.53 | 3.66 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.84 | 3.38 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,400 | 12.48 | 2.84 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.44 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,700 | 10.04 | 3.72 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 11.39 | 3.67 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.24 | 3.66 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 13.53 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 14.91 | 3.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.14 | 3.93 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.23 | 3.89 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 11.85 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,800 | 11.85 | 4.23 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.14 | 3.93 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 14.91 | 3.92 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.23 | 3.89 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,600 | 15.84 | 3.44 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 15.36 | 3.41 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 14.05 | 3.43 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.39 | 3.62 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $4,400 | 13.16 | 2.99 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 12.81 | 3.12 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,900 | 12.41 | 3.18 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,000 | 12.18 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,500 | 10.02 | 4.01 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,400 | 9.61 | 4.00 |
| Leody Taveras | BAL | $2,400 | 9.53 | 3.97 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,000 | 11.71 | 3.90 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| George Valera | CLE | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.84 |
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.