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 | 49.74 | 4.65 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,500 | 45.78 | 4.36 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,000 | 41.20 | 4.12 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,800 | 40.25 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 49.74 | 4.65 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,500 | 45.78 | 4.36 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,000 | 41.20 | 4.12 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,800 | 40.25 | 4.11 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.73 | 4.10 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.67 | 3.43 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 12.43 | 2.96 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,800 | 12.36 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.73 | 4.10 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.95 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,000 | 11.01 | 3.67 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 12.85 | 3.29 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.39 | 3.26 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.25 | 3.40 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.04 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.04 | 3.88 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.52 | 3.63 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.74 | 3.56 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,400 | 8.32 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.69 | 4.15 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.62 | 3.49 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.46 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.46 | 4.15 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.69 | 4.15 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,900 | 10.56 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.23 | 3.74 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 11.96 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.97 | 3.99 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.88 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.83 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.21 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 15.94 | 3.71 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 14.85 | 3.71 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 14.07 | 3.27 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.04 | 3.42 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.97 | 4.37 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,500 | 13.44 | 3.84 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,400 | 13.25 | 3.90 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,100 | 13.13 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.97 | 4.37 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 11.00 | 4.23 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,100 | 13.13 | 4.23 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 11.71 | 4.18 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.10 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,000 | 12.24 | 4.08 |
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.