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 | 41.27 | 3.62 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,100 | 41.18 | 3.71 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 36.86 | 4.24 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,200 | 33.52 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 36.86 | 4.24 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $7,700 | 31.70 | 4.12 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,200 | 33.52 | 4.09 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $7,500 | 28.05 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 17.42 | 4.05 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,900 | 14.40 | 3.69 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.39 | 3.83 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,700 | 12.97 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 9.08 | 4.32 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 12.45 | 4.15 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 17.42 | 4.05 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
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 | 10.91 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 14.18 | 4.17 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 10.44 | 3.87 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,900 | 10.04 | 3.46 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.91 | 3.41 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 14.23 | 3.74 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.15 | 3.28 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 11.08 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.90 | 3.76 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 14.23 | 3.74 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 10.47 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.83 | 3.56 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 11.38 | 4.06 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.76 | 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 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.66 | 3.86 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,100 | 14.15 | 3.45 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.09 | 3.52 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.92 | 3.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.89 | 3.56 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 13.83 | 3.55 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,600 | 13.74 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,000 | 12.13 | 6.06 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,500 | 11.19 | 4.48 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 11.17 | 4.47 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,400 | 9.69 | 4.04 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,400 | 9.71 | 4.04 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
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.