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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,300 | 37.76 | 3.67 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,800 | 37.20 | 3.44 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,700 | 32.85 | 3.39 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $7,900 | 32.48 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,600 | 27.80 | 4.21 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $7,900 | 32.48 | 4.11 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $7,500 | 30.06 | 4.01 |
| Slade Cecconi | CLE | $6,800 | 25.31 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 15.53 | 4.57 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 13.64 | 3.59 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.51 | 3.56 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 13.38 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 15.53 | 4.57 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,400 | 9.82 | 4.09 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 12.78 | 2.90 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 10.81 | 3.18 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.18 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.18 | 3.64 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 8.89 | 3.55 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 8.91 | 3.18 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 14.01 | 3.59 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 12.27 | 3.72 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.08 | 3.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 11.82 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.06 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.08 | 3.90 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 12.27 | 3.72 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 11.48 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 15.22 | 4.11 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 14.68 | 3.97 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.98 | 3.99 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 15.22 | 4.11 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,600 | 10.51 | 4.04 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 13.98 | 3.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 16.05 | 3.57 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 14.93 | 3.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,600 | 14.01 | 3.05 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.45 | 3.28 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 13.32 | 3.10 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 12.93 | 3.69 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 12.92 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,000 | 9.94 | 4.97 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,800 | 12.59 | 4.50 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,600 | 11.36 | 4.37 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,700 | 11.32 | 4.19 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,000 | 12.55 | 4.18 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,700 | 11.06 | 4.10 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,000 | 11.99 | 4.00 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.16 | 3.99 |
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.