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 | $11,800 | 54.60 | 4.63 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,400 | 38.70 | 3.39 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,300 | 38.00 | 3.69 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,500 | 35.60 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,800 | 54.60 | 4.63 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $7,700 | 31.07 | 4.04 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,800 | 35.09 | 3.99 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,600 | 33.85 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 16.27 | 3.87 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.82 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.12 | 3.91 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,800 | 11.95 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.12 | 3.91 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 16.27 | 3.87 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 11.85 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 12.63 | 3.24 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.83 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.78 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.64 | 4.36 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 11.98 | 2.99 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 12.64 | 4.36 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 10.91 | 3.64 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 9.19 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.86 | 3.48 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.37 | 3.34 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.60 | 3.22 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 10.98 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 9.93 | 3.68 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.86 | 3.48 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 9.69 | 3.46 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 10.98 | 3.43 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 15.36 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.82 | 3.61 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.82 | 3.80 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 14.81 | 3.90 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.73 | 3.81 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $4,300 | 13.15 | 3.06 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.15 | 3.21 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 12.91 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 11.71 | 4.68 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.12 | 4.18 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 11.87 | 4.09 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 8.98 | 4.08 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,600 | 10.48 | 4.03 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
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.