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 | 44.62 | 4.17 |
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,100 | 36.85 | 4.55 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $10,900 | 34.99 | 3.21 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,500 | 34.64 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,100 | 36.85 | 4.55 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 44.62 | 4.17 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $7,200 | 29.20 | 4.06 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,500 | 31.10 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,600 | 12.82 | 3.56 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 12.56 | 3.31 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.15 | 3.92 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,700 | 10.90 | 4.04 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.15 | 3.92 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 12.39 | 3.26 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.31 | 3.52 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.00 | 3.24 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 11.50 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 11.50 | 3.71 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 11.37 | 3.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.31 | 3.52 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,600 | 8.54 | 3.28 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.15 | 3.46 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.78 | 3.36 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 15.75 | 4.04 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.95 | 4.05 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 12.79 | 4.57 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.02 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 12.79 | 4.57 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.95 | 4.05 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 15.75 | 4.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.02 | 4.01 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 16.10 | 3.66 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 15.24 | 4.76 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,400 | 15.16 | 4.46 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.69 | 3.42 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.15 | 3.37 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 14.04 | 3.26 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,100 | 13.57 | 3.31 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 13.56 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 15.24 | 4.76 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,400 | 15.16 | 4.46 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.84 | 4.38 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,300 | 13.56 | 4.11 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.15 | 4.11 |
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.