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 | $10,600 | 43.57 | 4.11 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,400 | 41.42 | 3.98 |
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $10,200 | 36.20 | 3.55 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,500 | 34.44 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,600 | 43.57 | 4.11 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,400 | 41.42 | 3.98 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,100 | 34.33 | 3.77 |
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,300 | 30.67 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 14.78 | 3.52 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,800 | 13.05 | 3.44 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,400 | 12.51 | 3.68 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 12.42 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Keys | TOR | $2,600 | 10.53 | 4.05 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.72 | 3.92 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,000 | 12.05 | 6.03 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 11.74 | 3.45 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 11.44 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,000 | 12.05 | 6.03 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.72 | 3.92 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.08 | 3.46 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 11.74 | 3.45 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.98 | 4.24 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,200 | 12.15 | 3.80 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 11.94 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.98 | 4.24 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.46 | 3.82 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,200 | 12.15 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,900 | 10.98 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 14.35 | 3.68 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.65 | 3.90 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 9.77 | 3.91 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 16.32 | 4.08 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 15.86 | 5.29 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.30 | 3.67 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 14.26 | 3.56 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 13.65 | 3.25 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 13.18 | 3.88 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 15.86 | 5.29 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,500 | 11.10 | 4.44 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 11.21 | 4.31 |
| Nelson Velazquez | STL | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.16 | 4.11 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 11.48 | 4.10 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 16.32 | 4.08 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
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.