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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,300 | 40.91 | 3.97 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 37.63 | 3.69 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,600 | 35.28 | 3.33 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,600 | 35.00 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,300 | 40.91 | 3.97 |
| Jordan Montgomery | ARI | $7,700 | 29.12 | 3.78 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 37.63 | 3.69 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,000 | 33.02 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.68 | 3.70 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,400 | 12.64 | 3.72 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 12.53 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,100 | 9.21 | 4.38 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 9.92 | 4.14 |
| Josh Bell | MIA | $2,800 | 10.76 | 3.84 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,100 | 11.84 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 13.96 | 4.36 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 11.87 | 3.04 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 11.65 | 3.15 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.26 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 13.96 | 4.36 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 10.26 | 4.27 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.19 | 3.73 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 8.70 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 15.28 | 3.39 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 14.20 | 3.55 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 13.05 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.61 | 3.89 |
| Brandon Crawford | STL | $2,000 | 7.44 | 3.72 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,300 | 8.20 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 15.30 | 5.10 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 12.37 | 3.09 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.72 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,000 | 15.30 | 5.10 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 17.44 | 3.71 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,600 | 15.80 | 3.43 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,500 | 14.69 | 4.20 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 13.67 | 3.50 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 13.32 | 3.03 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 13.24 | 3.48 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 13.14 | 4.24 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 12.89 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 13.14 | 4.24 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,500 | 14.69 | 4.20 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,000 | 12.58 | 4.19 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,000 | 12.47 | 4.16 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,000 | 12.48 | 4.16 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
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.