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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,500 | 23.68 | 2.06 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 23.45 | 2.13 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,500 | 20.00 | 2.35 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,500 | 18.05 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,500 | 20.00 | 2.35 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,700 | 17.22 | 2.24 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,300 | 13.72 | 2.18 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $7,000 | 15.26 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.45 | 2.55 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.44 | 1.66 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,500 | 9.29 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Jackson | MIN | $2,000 | 5.36 | 2.68 |
| Sam Huff | BAL | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.45 | 2.55 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 6.84 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 12.87 | 2.18 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 10.11 | 2.02 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $5,200 | 9.78 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,200 | 6.73 | 3.06 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,300 | 6.91 | 3.01 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $2,800 | 7.85 | 2.80 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.63 | 2.01 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $6,200 | 9.93 | 1.60 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.99 | 2.00 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,600 | 8.47 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.92 | 2.55 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,100 | 7.57 | 2.44 |
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.78 | 2.25 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.49 | 1.61 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,000 | 9.05 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,900 | 7.66 | 2.64 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.36 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 4.64 | 2.32 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 5.30 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 9.75 | 1.68 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.54 | 1.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 8.80 | 1.96 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $4,300 | 8.73 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 6.08 | 2.90 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | SEA | $2,000 | 5.63 | 2.82 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.16 | 2.47 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,100 | 7.57 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.32 | 1.86 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,600 | 11.20 | 2.00 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $6,000 | 10.73 | 1.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.67 | 1.87 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 10.51 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.48 | 1.66 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,400 | 10.48 | 1.94 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 10.46 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,600 | 8.45 | 3.25 |
| Samad Taylor | SD | $2,400 | 7.68 | 3.20 |
| Jonah Cox | SF | $2,000 | 6.21 | 3.10 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,700 | 8.16 | 3.02 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.84 | 2.95 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $3,000 | 8.76 | 2.92 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,100 | 5.94 | 2.83 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.78 |
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.