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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,400 | 38.64 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $10,100 | 36.53 | 3.62 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,200 | 34.76 | 3.78 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,300 | 34.54 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,400 | 38.64 | 4.11 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $8,000 | 32.37 | 4.05 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,200 | 33.15 | 4.04 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $8,300 | 32.13 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,300 | 12.49 | 3.79 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.14 | 3.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.46 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 11.36 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.54 | 3.90 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,600 | 10.13 | 3.89 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.96 | 3.58 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.74 | 3.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.85 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.74 | 3.79 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 10.53 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 15.06 | 4.30 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 14.01 | 3.19 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.77 | 3.62 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.65 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 15.06 | 4.30 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 13.31 | 3.91 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,700 | 14.73 | 3.98 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.59 | 3.60 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 12.43 | 2.89 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.38 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,700 | 14.73 | 3.98 |
| José Tena | WSH | $2,600 | 10.22 | 3.93 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.59 | 3.60 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.38 | 3.56 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 17.04 | 4.37 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.87 | 3.52 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 15.66 | 3.82 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 14.11 | 4.27 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,800 | 14.01 | 3.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.96 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,000 | 13.66 | 4.55 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 13.60 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 12.59 | 5.25 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,500 | 12.02 | 4.81 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,000 | 13.66 | 4.55 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 13.19 | 4.55 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 17.04 | 4.37 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,300 | 14.11 | 4.27 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,000 | 12.65 | 4.22 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,600 | 10.79 | 4.15 |
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.