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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,900 | 41.52 | 3.81 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,700 | 40.37 | 4.16 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $11,300 | 39.90 | 3.53 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,000 | 39.01 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,700 | 40.37 | 4.16 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,900 | 41.52 | 3.81 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,500 | 31.18 | 3.67 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $6,900 | 25.17 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,400 | 12.79 | 3.76 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 12.33 | 3.63 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.17 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 8.75 | 4.38 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,400 | 10.36 | 4.32 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,800 | 10.95 | 3.91 |
| Andrés Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 10.45 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,400 | 15.04 | 3.42 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,300 | 11.37 | 3.44 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.09 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,000 | 8.44 | 4.22 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.09 | 3.58 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 10.67 | 3.56 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 13.76 | 3.06 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 13.34 | 4.45 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 13.14 | 3.21 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,000 | 12.94 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuña | NYM | $2,100 | 11.18 | 5.33 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 13.34 | 4.45 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
| Jacob Wilson | OAK | $2,200 | 8.22 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $4,100 | 13.30 | 3.24 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.30 | 3.62 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 11.52 | 2.68 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 11.00 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 12.30 | 3.62 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,600 | 8.88 | 3.41 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 9.76 | 3.36 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 9.55 | 3.29 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.47 | 3.43 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 15.72 | 4.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 15.12 | 3.60 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,100 | 14.69 | 4.74 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 14.35 | 4.10 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 13.94 | 2.84 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 13.91 | 4.64 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,100 | 13.89 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,500 | 12.32 | 4.93 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,500 | 11.88 | 4.75 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,100 | 14.69 | 4.74 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 13.91 | 4.64 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,700 | 12.47 | 4.62 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,700 | 12.43 | 4.60 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,100 | 13.89 | 4.48 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.76 | 4.40 |
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.