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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Jump | ATH | $9,700 | 35.78 | 3.69 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $10,000 | 35.51 | 3.55 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 34.96 | 3.43 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,600 | 34.53 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Jump | ATH | $9,700 | 35.78 | 3.69 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,000 | 33.24 | 3.69 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $7,500 | 27.40 | 3.65 |
| Emerson Hancock | SEA | $8,900 | 32.41 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 14.83 | 3.53 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 13.20 | 4.40 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,600 | 13.09 | 3.64 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 13.05 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 13.20 | 4.40 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.80 | 4.27 |
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,200 | 9.04 | 4.11 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,600 | 10.50 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.48 | 3.85 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.20 | 3.39 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,000 | 11.37 | 5.69 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 11.31 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,000 | 11.37 | 5.69 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,600 | 10.26 | 3.95 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.48 | 3.85 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.14 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.99 | 4.24 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.21 | 3.39 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 12.91 | 4.03 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.99 | 4.24 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 12.91 | 4.03 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 16.09 | 4.13 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.63 | 3.51 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 11.65 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 16.09 | 4.13 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 15.35 | 3.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 15.07 | 3.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 14.55 | 3.47 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 14.35 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.23 | 3.23 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 14.23 | 3.85 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.79 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 14.35 | 4.78 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,500 | 10.82 | 4.33 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.79 | 4.31 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 10.34 | 3.98 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,100 | 12.20 | 3.94 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,000 | 11.58 | 3.86 |
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.