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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,600 | 40.16 | 3.79 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,100 | 39.45 | 4.33 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $10,200 | 32.78 | 3.21 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 31.84 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,100 | 39.45 | 4.33 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,600 | 40.16 | 3.79 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $7,400 | 27.63 | 3.73 |
| Andre Pallante | STL | $8,700 | 31.54 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 17.54 | 3.99 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.38 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,600 | 12.37 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.17 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $2,300 | 9.32 | 4.05 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 17.54 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.46 | 3.37 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.51 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 12.24 | 3.22 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.87 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.08 | 3.88 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.51 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.87 | 3.40 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.03 | 3.34 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.94 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.94 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.18 | 3.73 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 13.30 | 4.43 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.94 | 3.92 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.05 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 11.48 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,400 | 11.04 | 4.60 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 13.30 | 4.43 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.05 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.94 | 3.92 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.76 | 3.58 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.17 | 3.37 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 15.10 | 3.36 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,100 | 15.10 | 3.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.98 | 3.84 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 14.39 | 3.60 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,700 | 13.81 | 3.73 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,900 | 12.83 | 4.42 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.21 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,000 | 12.51 | 4.17 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 11.63 | 4.15 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
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.