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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,500 | 46.25 | 4.87 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,900 | 41.83 | 4.23 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,800 | 41.17 | 4.68 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,400 | 39.89 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $9,500 | 46.25 | 4.87 |
| Trevor Rogers | BAL | $8,800 | 41.17 | 4.68 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $7,000 | 29.95 | 4.28 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,400 | 39.89 | 4.24 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,700 | 14.98 | 4.05 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 13.80 | 4.31 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.18 | 3.47 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,600 | 12.37 | 4.76 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,200 | 13.80 | 4.31 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,500 | 10.75 | 4.30 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 13.90 | 3.09 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.12 | 3.56 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.54 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,000 | 7.31 | 3.65 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.12 | 3.56 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.84 | 3.51 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 8.78 | 3.51 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 14.43 | 3.70 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,300 | 13.20 | 4.00 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.97 | 4.18 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.97 | 4.18 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,300 | 13.20 | 4.00 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 11.93 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 14.20 | 3.74 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 14.18 | 4.30 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 14.04 | 3.79 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 14.18 | 4.30 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.73 | 3.97 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,700 | 10.34 | 3.83 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 14.04 | 3.79 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 15.81 | 3.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 15.30 | 3.64 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,600 | 15.20 | 3.30 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 14.74 | 4.10 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.68 | 3.34 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 13.62 | 3.17 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.59 | 3.32 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 13.37 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 13.24 | 4.41 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,600 | 10.93 | 4.20 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 14.74 | 4.10 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,200 | 8.94 | 4.07 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
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.