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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,700 | 34.72 | 3.58 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,500 | 34.72 | 3.65 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $9,800 | 34.49 | 3.52 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | HOU | $10,200 | 33.09 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Suarez | LAA | $5,900 | 23.92 | 4.05 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $8,000 | 30.53 | 3.82 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,500 | 34.72 | 3.65 |
| Austin Gomber | COL | $6,500 | 23.48 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.49 | 3.47 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
| Iván Herrera | STL | $3,200 | 12.26 | 3.83 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,600 | 11.84 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 10.59 | 4.23 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,200 | 13.52 | 3.22 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.79 | 3.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 10.84 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.79 | 3.93 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,500 | 8.86 | 3.54 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,100 | 14.61 | 3.56 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 13.31 | 3.02 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.18 | 3.99 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,700 | 12.99 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 13.18 | 3.99 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 12.28 | 3.96 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 9.57 | 3.68 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 10.61 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 12.49 | 2.90 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.23 | 3.40 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.20 | 3.39 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 12.07 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Tena | WSH | $2,600 | 9.09 | 3.50 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 12.07 | 3.45 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,300 | 7.91 | 3.44 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.23 | 3.40 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,300 | 20.18 | 3.81 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 15.59 | 3.12 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 14.69 | 3.77 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 13.74 | 4.74 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.47 | 4.21 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 13.41 | 3.53 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.21 | 3.39 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 13.74 | 4.74 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,800 | 12.98 | 4.64 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 12.78 | 4.26 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.47 | 4.21 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,700 | 10.94 | 4.05 |
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.