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 | $11,300 | 41.49 | 3.67 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,500 | 36.03 | 3.79 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $11,000 | 33.30 | 3.03 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,300 | 33.17 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,500 | 36.03 | 3.79 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,300 | 41.49 | 3.67 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,300 | 33.17 | 3.57 |
| Brandon Sproat | MIL | $7,200 | 24.97 | 3.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 17.43 | 3.87 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 14.49 | 4.39 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,300 | 12.74 | 3.86 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 14.49 | 4.39 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.36 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,400 | 9.72 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.62 | 3.41 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 12.09 | 3.02 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.94 | 3.51 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.99 | 3.84 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.94 | 3.51 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.62 | 3.41 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.66 | 3.50 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.47 | 3.90 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.47 | 3.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,600 | 12.98 | 4.99 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 11.72 | 3.35 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,600 | 12.98 | 4.99 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.14 | 3.84 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 9.81 | 3.77 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 15.76 | 3.50 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.09 | 3.20 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,400 | 14.01 | 3.18 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 13.64 | 3.90 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 13.64 | 4.55 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.05 | 3.43 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 13.00 | 4.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 13.00 | 4.64 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 13.64 | 4.55 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,500 | 10.77 | 4.31 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.85 | 4.23 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 12.19 | 4.20 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,000 | 12.37 | 4.12 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,300 | 9.45 | 4.11 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,100 | 12.50 | 4.03 |
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.