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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $10,800 | 41.94 | 3.88 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,600 | 34.11 | 3.22 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,300 | 33.90 | 3.64 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $9,900 | 33.59 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $5,900 | 24.80 | 4.20 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $10,800 | 41.94 | 3.88 |
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $6,200 | 22.99 | 3.71 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,400 | 31.14 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.81 | 3.54 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,400 | 13.58 | 3.99 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $3,200 | 12.86 | 4.02 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,000 | 12.62 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,400 | 11.27 | 4.69 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 10.93 | 4.37 |
| Austin Shenton | TB | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Tom Murphy | SF | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.36 | 3.61 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,400 | 13.29 | 3.02 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.21 | 3.30 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.14 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 10.63 | 3.94 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.60 | 3.94 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.32 | 3.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.56 | 3.57 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,200 | 8.93 | 4.06 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.50 | 4.03 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.32 | 3.98 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.60 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.77 | 3.10 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,300 | 11.39 | 4.95 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 10.97 | 3.43 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,900 | 10.71 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,300 | 11.39 | 4.95 |
| Tyler Nevin | OAK | $2,000 | 8.63 | 4.31 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,400 | 9.33 | 3.89 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,100 | 8.08 | 3.85 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 15.34 | 3.57 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 15.06 | 3.67 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $3,900 | 15.03 | 3.85 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,400 | 14.74 | 3.35 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.36 | 3.19 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,800 | 13.58 | 3.57 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,600 | 13.48 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 11.44 | 5.72 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,000 | 9.37 | 4.69 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 12.91 | 4.30 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,300 | 9.75 | 4.24 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Jorge Soler | SF | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
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.