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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,300 | 37.07 | 3.60 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 35.14 | 3.51 |
| Landen Roupp | SF | $10,100 | 31.46 | 3.11 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $9,700 | 30.89 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,600 | 26.21 | 3.97 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $7,500 | 27.93 | 3.72 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,300 | 37.07 | 3.60 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 35.14 | 3.51 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 14.69 | 4.45 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 14.25 | 3.65 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,700 | 13.85 | 2.95 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,400 | 13.09 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 14.69 | 4.45 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.85 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 13.31 | 3.33 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.24 | 3.71 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.24 | 3.71 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.39 | 3.48 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,500 | 13.64 | 3.03 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 11.79 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.92 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 14.58 | 4.17 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,100 | 13.42 | 3.27 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.69 | 3.34 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.10 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 14.58 | 4.17 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.97 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,800 | 10.13 | 3.62 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.25 | 3.55 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.13 | 4.09 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.86 | 4.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.25 | 3.24 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 13.88 | 3.08 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 13.60 | 3.16 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 12.98 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,000 | 10.89 | 5.45 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,100 | 10.33 | 4.92 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.86 | 4.79 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.65 | 4.52 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.13 | 4.09 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
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.