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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $10,200 | 40.08 | 3.93 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $10,800 | 38.88 | 3.60 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 36.29 | 3.82 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,600 | 35.90 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,500 | 33.48 | 3.94 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $10,200 | 40.08 | 3.93 |
| Marcus Stroman | NYY | $7,800 | 29.86 | 3.83 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,500 | 36.29 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 15.11 | 3.78 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 12.95 | 3.32 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,300 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 11.95 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,600 | 10.28 | 3.95 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,400 | 9.41 | 3.92 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 10.19 | 3.92 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,600 | 10.02 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.83 | 3.74 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 11.92 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,000 | 8.82 | 4.41 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 11.92 | 3.85 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,300 | 15.74 | 3.66 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 15.04 | 3.86 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 14.85 | 3.30 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 14.27 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 15.04 | 3.86 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 11.37 | 3.79 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,200 | 12.00 | 3.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,300 | 15.74 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 13.57 | 3.39 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,700 | 11.65 | 3.15 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 11.64 | 3.33 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,400 | 9.91 | 4.13 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $2,700 | 10.54 | 3.90 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 9.17 | 3.82 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.97 | 3.33 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,700 | 15.74 | 4.25 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 14.73 | 3.88 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.12 | 3.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.11 | 3.21 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,200 | 13.59 | 4.25 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 13.42 | 3.27 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.31 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,500 | 11.28 | 4.51 |
| Harold Ramírez | WSH | $2,200 | 9.54 | 4.34 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 10.39 | 4.33 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 9.93 | 4.32 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,200 | 13.59 | 4.25 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 10.20 | 4.25 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,700 | 15.74 | 4.25 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
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.