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 | $11,800 | 42.92 | 3.64 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,300 | 41.44 | 4.02 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,500 | 40.43 | 4.26 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,300 | 34.11 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,500 | 40.43 | 4.26 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,800 | 32.27 | 4.14 |
| Caden Dana | LAA | $7,100 | 28.98 | 4.08 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,300 | 41.44 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,400 | 11.94 | 3.51 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 11.72 | 3.45 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.21 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 10.46 | 4.19 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 12.16 | 3.80 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 10.48 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 9.26 | 3.86 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 12.16 | 3.80 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 9.34 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.50 | 3.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 13.63 | 3.17 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 13.59 | 3.40 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 13.24 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 12.83 | 4.42 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,700 | 10.94 | 4.05 |
| Charles Leblanc | LAA | $2,300 | 9.23 | 4.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.50 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.44 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.15 | 3.04 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 12.08 | 3.35 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,400 | 11.63 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,600 | 10.64 | 4.09 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.14 | 3.48 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.44 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 9.94 | 3.43 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,000 | 16.97 | 3.39 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 15.03 | 3.13 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.55 | 3.47 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.53 | 3.54 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,700 | 14.50 | 3.92 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,800 | 14.43 | 5.15 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 14.34 | 4.10 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 14.30 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,800 | 14.43 | 5.15 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,500 | 11.55 | 4.62 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,800 | 12.84 | 4.59 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,800 | 12.47 | 4.45 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,500 | 10.92 | 4.37 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,700 | 11.76 | 4.36 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,700 | 11.36 | 4.21 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $3,000 | 12.64 | 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.