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 | 41.84 | 3.70 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $9,800 | 33.75 | 3.44 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,300 | 33.74 | 3.63 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $11,000 | 33.73 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,300 | 41.84 | 3.70 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,300 | 33.74 | 3.63 |
| Brandon Sproat | MIL | $7,200 | 25.53 | 3.55 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $9,800 | 33.75 | 3.44 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 17.40 | 3.87 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 14.49 | 4.39 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 12.54 | 4.64 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 14.49 | 4.39 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.36 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 13.01 | 3.52 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 12.09 | 3.02 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.92 | 3.50 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.47 | 4.03 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.91 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 13.01 | 3.52 |
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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 | 13.16 | 3.76 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.47 | 3.90 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.47 | 3.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.16 | 3.76 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.94 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 11.72 | 3.35 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.14 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,600 | 10.71 | 4.12 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.94 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.87 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.14 | 3.84 |
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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 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 14.05 | 4.01 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,400 | 14.01 | 3.18 |
| 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 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,100 | 12.87 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 13.00 | 4.64 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,400 | 10.92 | 4.55 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,500 | 11.18 | 4.47 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 12.50 | 4.31 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 12.87 | 4.29 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,100 | 12.87 | 4.15 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 11.31 | 4.04 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,500 | 10.08 | 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.