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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 39.59 | 4.40 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 39.54 | 3.66 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,100 | 36.94 | 3.66 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,500 | 35.78 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $7,600 | 34.88 | 4.59 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 39.59 | 4.40 |
| Lucas Giolito | SD | $7,900 | 33.02 | 4.18 |
| Elmer Rodriguez | NYY | $6,400 | 26.13 | 4.08 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 16.62 | 4.05 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 13.96 | 3.67 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,700 | 13.69 | 3.70 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 13.34 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 10.04 | 4.56 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.06 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.77 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.92 | 3.08 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.54 | 3.39 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.91 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.62 | 3.56 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.91 | 3.41 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.27 | 3.76 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.73 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.56 | 3.22 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.28 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.27 | 3.76 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.73 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 11.95 | 3.41 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady House | WSH | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.91 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,500 | 9.25 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 16.33 | 3.89 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 14.48 | 3.15 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,700 | 14.36 | 3.88 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 13.98 | 3.49 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,200 | 13.92 | 4.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 13.87 | 3.08 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,700 | 13.33 | 3.60 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,300 | 10.36 | 4.51 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 12.56 | 4.49 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 12.02 | 4.45 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,200 | 13.92 | 4.35 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 12.07 | 4.16 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
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.