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 | $11,400 | 42.11 | 3.69 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,100 | 40.86 | 3.68 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 36.95 | 4.25 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,500 | 33.03 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 36.95 | 4.25 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,200 | 32.94 | 4.02 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $7,700 | 30.16 | 3.92 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,500 | 33.03 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 17.67 | 4.11 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,900 | 14.40 | 3.69 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,200 | 13.67 | 4.27 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.39 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,200 | 13.67 | 4.27 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 12.45 | 4.15 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 17.67 | 4.11 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,100 | 12.10 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 14.18 | 4.17 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,400 | 13.31 | 3.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.18 | 3.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.71 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 14.18 | 4.17 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 10.23 | 3.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.71 | 3.35 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 13.22 | 3.48 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.93 | 3.80 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.15 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.93 | 3.80 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.58 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 10.98 | 3.66 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.87 | 3.66 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 15.01 | 3.75 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.68 | 3.76 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.52 | 3.82 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,100 | 14.19 | 3.46 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.09 | 3.52 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,800 | 13.98 | 3.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.92 | 3.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.89 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 12.17 | 4.51 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 11.17 | 4.47 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,900 | 12.62 | 4.35 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.95 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 12.86 | 3.90 |
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.