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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $10,200 | 40.32 | 3.95 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,200 | 38.05 | 4.14 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,800 | 35.66 | 4.05 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,300 | 34.70 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bradford | TEX | $7,000 | 31.30 | 4.47 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,200 | 38.05 | 4.14 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,800 | 35.66 | 4.05 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $10,200 | 40.32 | 3.95 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 13.51 | 3.29 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.98 | 3.60 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 12.98 | 3.42 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 10.73 | 4.29 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,000 | 12.67 | 4.22 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,600 | 9.93 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.15 | 3.60 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 10.30 | 3.12 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 10.28 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.15 | 3.60 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,300 | 7.99 | 3.47 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 10.28 | 3.32 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 11.88 | 3.30 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 14.52 | 3.72 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.29 | 3.76 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.82 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.44 | 3.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.82 | 3.88 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.29 | 3.76 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.73 | 3.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,300 | 13.23 | 3.08 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 11.67 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 9.71 | 4.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.95 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.52 | 3.53 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,700 | 14.30 | 3.86 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 13.62 | 4.26 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,700 | 13.61 | 3.68 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,700 | 13.48 | 3.64 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 13.38 | 3.82 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 13.23 | 3.23 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 13.14 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Clark | DET | $2,700 | 12.51 | 4.63 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 13.62 | 4.26 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.11 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.09 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,200 | 8.97 | 4.08 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
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.