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 | 38.03 | 3.92 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $10,000 | 35.58 | 3.56 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 34.80 | 3.41 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,000 | 34.16 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Jump | ATH | $9,700 | 38.03 | 3.92 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,000 | 34.16 | 3.80 |
| Matthew Liberatore | STL | $7,400 | 27.12 | 3.66 |
| Emerson Hancock | SEA | $8,900 | 31.79 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 15.10 | 3.59 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 13.20 | 4.40 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,600 | 13.20 | 3.67 |
| 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 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,700 | 11.46 | 4.24 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
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 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 11.31 | 2.98 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 11.05 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,000 | 10.86 | 5.43 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.48 | 3.85 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.42 | 3.59 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.05 | 3.45 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.66 | 4.14 |
| 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 | 13.66 | 4.14 |
| 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 | 16.50 | 4.23 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.63 | 3.51 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.83 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 16.50 | 4.23 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,800 | 15.36 | 4.04 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 15.35 | 3.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 15.30 | 3.83 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 14.35 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.23 | 3.23 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,100 | 13.65 | 3.33 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 14.35 | 4.78 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 12.41 | 4.43 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,500 | 10.63 | 4.25 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,200 | 9.29 | 4.22 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Starling Marte | KC | $2,200 | 8.96 | 4.07 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.04 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,800 | 15.36 | 4.04 |
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.