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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,300 | 46.01 | 4.07 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 40.11 | 3.75 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 37.39 | 3.67 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $10,000 | 34.79 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Festa | MIN | $6,100 | 26.21 | 4.30 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $7,900 | 33.63 | 4.26 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,000 | 28.46 | 4.07 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,300 | 46.01 | 4.07 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.16 | 3.56 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.24 | 3.40 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,300 | 12.16 | 3.69 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 11.98 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,700 | 11.33 | 4.19 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,600 | 10.18 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 14.00 | 3.78 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 13.36 | 4.77 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 13.33 | 3.51 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 13.36 | 4.77 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.45 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,000 | 12.41 | 4.14 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.89 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,600 | 14.90 | 3.24 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,400 | 14.84 | 3.37 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 14.58 | 3.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.07 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.07 | 3.91 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,500 | 13.65 | 3.90 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 14.58 | 3.84 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.30 | 3.24 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,700 | 11.92 | 3.22 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 11.78 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,200 | 11.72 | 5.33 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.25 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 10.75 | 3.47 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.07 | 3.46 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 19.60 | 4.08 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 18.24 | 3.72 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,500 | 15.04 | 3.34 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,000 | 14.95 | 3.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.44 | 3.52 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,600 | 14.31 | 3.97 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 13.57 | 4.52 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,400 | 13.29 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,100 | 9.80 | 4.67 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 13.57 | 4.52 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,000 | 13.28 | 4.43 |
| Jorge Soler | SF | $2,900 | 12.34 | 4.26 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.01 | 4.20 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 10.31 | 4.12 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 19.60 | 4.08 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,200 | 8.93 | 4.06 |
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.