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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $11,000 | 35.08 | 3.19 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,700 | 34.98 | 3.61 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,600 | 34.89 | 4.06 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,100 | 34.43 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,600 | 34.89 | 4.06 |
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $7,500 | 29.78 | 3.97 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $6,700 | 25.78 | 3.85 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $7,700 | 29.29 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.64 | 3.42 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 11.96 | 3.52 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 11.89 | 3.60 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 11.71 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,700 | 11.43 | 4.23 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,400 | 10.07 | 4.20 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 10.09 | 4.04 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 11.13 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 15.25 | 4.01 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.42 | 3.45 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 11.54 | 3.61 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 15.25 | 4.01 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.94 | 3.77 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.59 | 3.84 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 13.66 | 3.10 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,300 | 13.62 | 3.17 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 13.52 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 12.05 | 4.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.59 | 3.84 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,600 | 9.80 | 3.77 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 12.03 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 14.46 | 3.61 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.40 | 3.54 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,400 | 11.72 | 3.45 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.47 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,600 | 10.52 | 4.05 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,500 | 9.45 | 3.78 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.72 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,900 | 17.12 | 3.49 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.75 | 3.28 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 15.18 | 3.70 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 14.39 | 4.36 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 14.16 | 4.05 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 14.08 | 3.61 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.02 | 3.51 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,700 | 13.97 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,400 | 12.12 | 5.05 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,800 | 13.60 | 4.86 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,400 | 11.17 | 4.66 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 12.34 | 4.57 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 14.39 | 4.36 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,100 | 13.19 | 4.25 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 12.21 | 4.21 |
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.