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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 42.84 | 4.37 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,800 | 39.58 | 3.66 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,000 | 37.32 | 3.39 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $10,100 | 33.89 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer Rodriguez | NYY | $6,400 | 33.26 | 5.20 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 42.84 | 4.37 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,600 | 29.90 | 3.93 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,800 | 39.58 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 14.26 | 3.17 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.87 | 4.62 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 13.33 | 3.25 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 12.30 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 13.87 | 4.62 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $2,700 | 11.45 | 4.24 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 11.19 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,900 | 10.02 | 3.46 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 12.62 | 3.71 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.57 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,600 | 9.23 | 3.55 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.17 | 3.13 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.44 | 4.15 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 11.93 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.44 | 4.15 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.16 | 3.46 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 12.89 | 4.30 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.58 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 12.89 | 4.30 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 12.47 | 3.90 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 10.34 | 3.69 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.47 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 17.25 | 3.83 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 14.95 | 4.15 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.44 | 3.06 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 13.03 | 3.26 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,200 | 12.54 | 3.92 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,900 | 12.33 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,000 | 11.20 | 5.60 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.42 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 10.14 | 4.41 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 9.97 | 4.34 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,900 | 12.33 | 4.25 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.25 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.79 | 4.21 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.20 |
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.