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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,500 | 40.08 | 4.22 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,600 | 39.09 | 3.69 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $9,800 | 38.29 | 3.91 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,200 | 38.29 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,400 | 32.05 | 4.33 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,600 | 36.57 | 4.25 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $8,700 | 36.87 | 4.24 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,500 | 40.08 | 4.22 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 14.90 | 3.92 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 14.13 | 4.56 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 13.75 | 4.44 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.25 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,500 | 11.52 | 4.61 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 14.13 | 4.56 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 13.75 | 4.44 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 11.73 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 13.19 | 3.00 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 12.31 | 3.16 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.36 | 3.45 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 10.01 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.23 | 3.69 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 10.01 | 3.57 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.36 | 3.45 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.65 | 3.45 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.73 | 3.61 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 13.25 | 3.40 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 13.18 | 4.25 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 12.66 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 13.18 | 4.25 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,000 | 11.85 | 3.95 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.75 | 3.84 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.53 | 4.09 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.78 | 3.87 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.53 | 4.09 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.78 | 3.87 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 16.97 | 3.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 16.17 | 3.85 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 14.32 | 4.09 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.31 | 3.25 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.69 | 3.70 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 13.57 | 3.23 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.52 | 3.30 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 12.82 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 11.74 | 5.10 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,900 | 12.64 | 4.36 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 12.82 | 4.27 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,500 | 10.43 | 4.17 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $2,900 | 11.87 | 4.09 |
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.