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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $11,600 | 40.59 | 3.50 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 39.65 | 3.78 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,300 | 38.24 | 3.71 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 36.22 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,000 | 29.94 | 4.28 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $8,200 | 32.49 | 3.96 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,700 | 29.40 | 3.82 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,000 | 34.18 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 14.68 | 3.86 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.17 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,500 | 10.72 | 4.29 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 10.70 | 4.11 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.05 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.70 | 3.63 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.54 | 3.22 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 11.88 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.89 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.70 | 3.63 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.58 | 3.39 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.48 | 3.21 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 12.88 | 3.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.67 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,000 | 11.08 | 5.54 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.67 | 3.73 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 9.13 | 3.51 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 10.47 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.49 | 3.12 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,200 | 11.32 | 5.14 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 11.25 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,200 | 11.32 | 5.14 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,700 | 9.35 | 3.46 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,100 | 10.45 | 3.37 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 17.20 | 3.44 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 15.10 | 3.87 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 14.74 | 3.98 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,200 | 14.19 | 3.38 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 13.87 | 3.30 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 13.68 | 3.80 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,800 | 13.67 | 3.60 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 13.41 | 4.79 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,400 | 11.44 | 4.77 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,600 | 11.85 | 4.56 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,600 | 11.68 | 4.49 |
| Estevan Florial | CLE | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.43 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,600 | 11.04 | 4.25 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,200 | 9.07 | 4.12 |
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.