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 | $10,700 | 27.94 | 2.61 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,000 | 25.81 | 2.35 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,400 | 22.49 | 2.39 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,200 | 22.23 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 27.94 | 2.61 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $6,800 | 16.84 | 2.48 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,600 | 20.99 | 2.44 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,400 | 17.90 | 2.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,200 | 8.57 | 1.65 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,200 | 8.32 | 2.60 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,200 | 8.27 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.79 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.73 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,200 | 8.32 | 2.60 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,400 | 11.58 | 2.63 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 11.22 | 2.04 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | PIT | $4,900 | 10.04 | 2.05 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,800 | 9.56 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 8.79 | 2.93 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.79 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.73 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 9.88 | 1.94 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $5,000 | 9.72 | 1.94 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,800 | 9.24 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,600 | 6.19 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.51 | 1.64 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,100 | 10.16 | 2.48 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,100 | 9.89 | 1.94 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,300 | 9.60 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,200 | 5.83 | 2.65 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,300 | 8.58 | 2.60 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,000 | 10.68 | 1.78 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,900 | 9.12 | 3.15 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 8.90 | 2.12 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,600 | 8.88 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,900 | 9.12 | 3.15 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,200 | 6.71 | 3.05 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,900 | 8.08 | 2.79 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,400 | 6.67 | 2.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,600 | 12.11 | 1.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 11.16 | 1.77 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,200 | 10.56 | 2.51 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.55 | 1.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.43 | 1.71 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,100 | 10.18 | 2.48 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,400 | 10.12 | 2.98 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,900 | 10.11 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,200 | 6.79 | 3.08 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,400 | 10.12 | 2.98 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,300 | 6.67 | 2.90 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,400 | 6.89 | 2.87 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,500 | 9.36 | 2.68 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,800 | 7.46 | 2.66 |
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.