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 | $11,000 | 23.93 | 2.18 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,500 | 23.51 | 2.04 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,500 | 20.05 | 2.36 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,000 | 18.57 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,500 | 20.05 | 2.36 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $7,800 | 17.65 | 2.26 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,700 | 17.11 | 2.22 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 23.93 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,500 | 10.14 | 2.25 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.96 | 1.75 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.45 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,100 | 5.57 | 2.65 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.45 | 2.55 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 13.04 | 2.21 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,500 | 10.14 | 2.25 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 10.11 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,300 | 7.68 | 3.34 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,400 | 6.39 | 2.66 |
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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 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 8.42 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.75 | 2.50 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,100 | 7.17 | 2.31 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 6.29 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.01 | 2.09 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 9.91 | 2.25 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.49 | 1.61 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 5.46 | 2.37 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $3,000 | 6.96 | 2.32 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 9.91 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 9.96 | 1.72 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.54 | 1.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 8.80 | 1.96 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,700 | 8.60 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,100 | 6.08 | 2.90 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.32 | 2.52 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $3,000 | 7.17 | 2.39 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,700 | 6.36 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.32 | 1.86 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,600 | 11.10 | 1.98 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,800 | 11.09 | 1.91 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $6,000 | 10.76 | 1.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.67 | 1.87 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,900 | 10.63 | 2.17 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,400 | 10.48 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.48 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,700 | 9.32 | 3.45 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,600 | 8.45 | 3.25 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.84 | 2.95 |
| Jase Bowen | SD | $2,200 | 6.18 | 2.81 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.78 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,400 | 9.32 | 2.74 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 7.11 | 2.63 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,600 | 9.43 | 2.62 |
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.