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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $10,000 | 40.01 | 4.00 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,900 | 36.94 | 3.73 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,500 | 34.24 | 4.03 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,500 | 32.07 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $8,500 | 34.24 | 4.03 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $10,000 | 40.01 | 4.00 |
| Erick Fedde | STL | $7,800 | 29.88 | 3.83 |
| Valente Bellozo | MIA | $6,700 | 25.25 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 11.93 | 3.14 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,400 | 11.77 | 3.46 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 11.76 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,500 | 11.74 | 4.70 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,600 | 11.25 | 4.33 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 11.39 | 4.22 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,500 | 9.94 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.80 | 3.90 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.21 | 3.62 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 11.16 | 4.46 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 10.62 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,100 | 9.44 | 4.50 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,500 | 11.16 | 4.46 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.80 | 3.90 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,100 | 11.21 | 3.62 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.82 | 3.46 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.30 | 3.17 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 13.00 | 3.02 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.74 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.21 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.74 | 3.98 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,100 | 14.09 | 3.44 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.96 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,000 | 12.20 | 4.07 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.96 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.88 | 3.53 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.63 | 3.47 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 14.88 | 3.38 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 13.68 | 3.42 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 13.58 | 3.67 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,200 | 13.57 | 3.23 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 12.99 | 3.71 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $2,900 | 12.91 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 12.61 | 5.05 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,000 | 10.02 | 5.01 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 12.16 | 4.50 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 10.78 | 4.49 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $2,900 | 12.91 | 4.45 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.35 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.08 |
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.