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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,700 | 41.31 | 3.86 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,200 | 38.58 | 3.78 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,400 | 36.30 | 3.49 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,500 | 31.96 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sandoval | BOS | $6,600 | 26.89 | 4.07 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,700 | 41.31 | 3.86 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,200 | 38.58 | 3.78 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,800 | 31.53 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.87 | 3.65 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 12.75 | 3.27 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,700 | 12.35 | 3.34 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.12 | 4.18 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.96 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,800 | 10.95 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.65 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 12.66 | 3.25 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.91 | 3.61 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 11.86 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,100 | 8.34 | 3.97 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.65 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.91 | 3.61 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.52 | 3.60 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.97 | 3.49 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.62 | 4.13 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,900 | 13.19 | 3.38 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.62 | 4.13 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.82 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,000 | 14.83 | 3.71 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 14.25 | 3.96 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 14.25 | 3.96 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.52 | 3.90 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,400 | 15.36 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.95 | 3.65 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 14.83 | 3.53 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 13.30 | 4.03 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,000 | 13.23 | 4.41 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.03 | 4.07 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,300 | 12.67 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 11.80 | 4.54 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,000 | 13.23 | 4.41 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 9.97 | 4.16 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 11.20 | 4.15 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.03 | 4.07 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 13.30 | 4.03 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.65 | 4.02 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,600 | 10.39 | 4.00 |
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.