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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,200 | 38.96 | 3.82 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,900 | 37.73 | 3.81 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,500 | 33.87 | 3.98 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,800 | 33.62 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | MIA | $7,400 | 32.75 | 4.43 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,500 | 33.87 | 3.98 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $10,200 | 38.96 | 3.82 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,900 | 37.73 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 15.84 | 3.52 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 13.64 | 3.90 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 13.47 | 3.21 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,300 | 13.46 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,700 | 11.59 | 4.29 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 12.48 | 4.16 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,300 | 13.46 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,400 | 13.57 | 3.99 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.52 | 3.76 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,100 | 13.44 | 3.28 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 13.39 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,200 | 9.09 | 4.13 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.02 | 4.01 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,400 | 13.57 | 3.99 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 13.27 | 4.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 12.05 | 4.16 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 13.27 | 4.28 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 12.05 | 4.16 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 10.82 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 15.14 | 4.45 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 13.59 | 3.58 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.19 | 3.22 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 13.04 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 9.37 | 4.46 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 15.14 | 4.45 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 18.22 | 4.34 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 16.85 | 3.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 16.66 | 3.97 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.99 | 3.26 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 14.73 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 14.12 | 3.71 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 13.99 | 3.78 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,300 | 13.79 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,400 | 13.39 | 5.58 |
| Dominic Canzone | ARI | $2,200 | 10.56 | 4.80 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,900 | 12.78 | 4.41 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 13.52 | 4.36 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 18.22 | 4.34 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,700 | 11.65 | 4.32 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,500 | 10.79 | 4.32 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
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.