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 | $10,800 | 48.66 | 4.51 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 37.71 | 4.33 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,800 | 36.42 | 3.72 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 35.98 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 48.66 | 4.51 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 37.71 | 4.33 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,800 | 36.42 | 3.72 |
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $6,900 | 25.36 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,600 | 15.50 | 4.31 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 13.12 | 2.92 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,600 | 15.50 | 4.31 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,700 | 11.01 | 4.08 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 12.56 | 2.92 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 11.68 | 3.07 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 10.83 | 3.10 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,700 | 10.22 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,700 | 10.22 | 3.78 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.15 | 3.39 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 10.83 | 3.10 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 11.68 | 3.07 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.36 | 3.17 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 11.66 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 11.66 | 3.64 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 11.64 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 12.18 | 3.48 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 11.96 | 3.15 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 9.94 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 9.94 | 3.55 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,800 | 9.78 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.61 | 3.56 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 13.75 | 3.13 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 13.53 | 3.87 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,700 | 13.14 | 3.55 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,100 | 12.50 | 3.05 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,300 | 12.42 | 3.76 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,000 | 12.12 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.62 | 4.15 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.02 | 4.10 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,000 | 12.12 | 4.04 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,600 | 10.41 | 4.00 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 13.53 | 3.87 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
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.