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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,400 | 38.50 | 3.70 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,000 | 38.12 | 3.47 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,200 | 36.78 | 3.61 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $10,600 | 36.17 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Cabrera | CHC | $8,100 | 32.50 | 4.01 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $7,300 | 28.94 | 3.96 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $7,800 | 29.97 | 3.84 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,400 | 38.50 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 14.78 | 3.44 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,800 | 13.10 | 3.45 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.59 | 3.70 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,800 | 12.53 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,800 | 11.21 | 4.00 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 12.05 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.16 | 3.87 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 13.08 | 2.84 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.68 | 3.16 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.74 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.16 | 3.87 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.52 | 3.81 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.74 | 3.48 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.74 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.52 | 3.13 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.37 | 3.34 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 11.87 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.85 | 3.95 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 11.87 | 3.83 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.25 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.18 | 3.94 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.66 | 3.42 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.50 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.18 | 3.94 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.89 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 9.09 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 16.79 | 4.00 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 15.82 | 3.60 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.68 | 3.76 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 14.49 | 3.45 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.18 | 3.46 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.07 | 3.52 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.99 | 3.59 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 13.93 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 11.39 | 4.38 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.33 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,700 | 11.43 | 4.23 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,500 | 10.37 | 4.15 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 11.94 | 4.12 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 16.79 | 4.00 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.98 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,600 | 10.27 | 3.95 |
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.