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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,400 | 38.65 | 3.72 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 37.10 | 3.95 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,300 | 36.78 | 3.25 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $11,000 | 35.24 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 37.10 | 3.95 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,400 | 38.65 | 3.72 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $7,100 | 25.85 | 3.64 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $6,400 | 22.85 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.78 | 4.17 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 13.44 | 4.80 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 13.44 | 4.80 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.78 | 4.17 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 9.96 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 12.86 | 3.90 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 12.13 | 3.91 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.04 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.25 | 3.94 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 12.13 | 3.91 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 12.86 | 3.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.93 | 4.22 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.56 | 3.39 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 12.67 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.93 | 4.22 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,800 | 10.78 | 3.85 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.76 | 3.99 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.06 | 3.45 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 11.37 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.10 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.76 | 3.99 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 16.11 | 4.24 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 16.03 | 3.91 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.65 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.54 | 3.64 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 14.35 | 3.34 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 14.07 | 3.35 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 13.33 | 3.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 13.28 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 11.98 | 4.61 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,000 | 13.18 | 4.39 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 12.05 | 4.30 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 16.11 | 4.24 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,000 | 12.62 | 4.21 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,700 | 11.35 | 4.20 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 10.37 | 4.15 |
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.