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 | $10,600 | 52.47 | 4.95 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 40.75 | 4.07 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,900 | 36.20 | 3.66 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,300 | 34.93 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,600 | 52.47 | 4.95 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $7,900 | 32.92 | 4.17 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 40.75 | 4.07 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,900 | 36.20 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.29 | 3.59 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.13 | 3.46 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,800 | 12.91 | 3.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.82 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.15 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.93 | 3.73 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.16 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.93 | 3.73 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.46 | 3.66 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 8.04 | 3.66 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,600 | 9.41 | 3.62 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.95 | 3.58 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,700 | 13.17 | 4.88 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.98 | 3.82 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.24 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,700 | 13.17 | 4.88 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 10.38 | 4.33 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.98 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.59 | 4.00 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.88 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.59 | 4.00 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,600 | 10.37 | 3.99 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.87 | 3.96 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.78 | 3.28 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.76 | 3.60 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.87 | 3.22 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 13.79 | 3.63 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.28 | 3.16 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,000 | 13.02 | 3.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 12.86 | 3.22 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 12.68 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 11.36 | 4.94 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,400 | 10.70 | 4.46 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,600 | 11.18 | 4.30 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 11.15 | 4.29 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.27 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 12.68 | 4.23 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 11.75 | 4.20 |
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.