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 | $9,000 | 38.15 | 4.24 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,300 | 36.37 | 3.53 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 34.50 | 3.45 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,400 | 33.99 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $7,000 | 31.62 | 4.52 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,000 | 38.15 | 4.24 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,600 | 25.81 | 3.91 |
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $7,700 | 30.03 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,700 | 14.85 | 3.16 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 14.25 | 3.65 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 14.17 | 4.29 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,300 | 13.25 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 14.17 | 4.29 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 11.44 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 13.21 | 3.30 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.24 | 3.71 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 10.50 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,400 | 9.15 | 3.81 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.24 | 3.71 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 10.50 | 3.50 |
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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 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 12.02 | 4.29 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,000 | 11.95 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 12.02 | 4.29 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.92 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 10.27 | 3.80 |
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 | 12.40 | 3.26 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.37 | 3.53 |
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 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.39 | 4.16 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.27 | 3.55 |
| 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 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 13.51 | 3.14 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.46 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,000 | 9.67 | 4.83 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 14.86 | 4.79 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.38 | 4.42 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,400 | 10.31 | 4.29 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.39 | 4.16 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,000 | 12.01 | 4.00 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 11.88 | 3.96 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 10.52 | 3.90 |
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.