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 | $11,500 | 44.33 | 3.86 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $10,300 | 40.24 | 3.91 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 37.57 | 3.54 |
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $9,600 | 34.56 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SF | $7,600 | 31.69 | 4.17 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $10,300 | 40.24 | 3.91 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,500 | 44.33 | 3.86 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $8,200 | 30.07 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 14.67 | 3.76 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,000 | 13.25 | 4.42 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,700 | 12.66 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,000 | 13.25 | 4.42 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,600 | 10.95 | 4.21 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.42 | 3.63 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 12.03 | 3.17 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.02 | 3.34 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,400 | 10.24 | 4.27 |
| Keston Hiura | LAA | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.20 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 10.88 | 4.18 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 15.31 | 3.40 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.67 | 3.49 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 13.69 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.39 | 3.93 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.11 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 15.36 | 3.84 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 13.34 | 3.10 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,700 | 12.37 | 3.34 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,000 | 9.43 | 4.72 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,300 | 9.27 | 4.03 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 15.36 | 3.84 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 18.21 | 3.79 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,000 | 14.80 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 14.74 | 4.47 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 14.39 | 3.13 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,700 | 13.83 | 3.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.83 | 3.29 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.72 | 3.71 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 14.74 | 4.47 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,000 | 13.34 | 4.45 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 10.99 | 4.40 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $2,700 | 11.74 | 4.35 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,400 | 10.36 | 4.32 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.30 | 4.24 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 13.33 | 4.04 |
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.