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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,400 | 20.94 | 1.84 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,300 | 20.59 | 2.21 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $7,800 | 15.76 | 2.02 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $7,600 | 13.53 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,300 | 20.59 | 2.21 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $7,800 | 15.76 | 2.02 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,400 | 20.94 | 1.84 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $7,600 | 13.53 | 1.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 9.25 | 1.74 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 7.70 | 1.98 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,500 | 6.92 | 1.98 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,300 | 6.77 | 2.05 |
| Matt Thaiss | TB | $2,900 | 5.83 | 2.01 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 7.70 | 1.98 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $4,700 | 9.26 | 1.97 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,300 | 9.25 | 1.74 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,900 | 9.21 | 1.88 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $8,000 | 8.41 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,200 | 5.19 | 2.36 |
| Logan Davidson | ATH | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,900 | 6.44 | 2.22 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 10.41 | 2.37 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $7,600 | 8.14 | 1.07 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $4,500 | 7.90 | 1.76 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,700 | 7.73 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 10.41 | 2.37 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,700 | 7.73 | 2.09 |
| Michael Stefanic | TOR | $2,100 | 4.10 | 1.95 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $8,600 | 10.29 | 1.20 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $4,300 | 9.71 | 2.26 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.54 | 2.45 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 9.21 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.54 | 2.45 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $4,300 | 9.71 | 2.26 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 7.17 | 2.11 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,000 | 7.55 | 1.89 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,500 | 9.09 | 2.02 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,800 | 8.38 | 1.75 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $7,400 | 7.66 | 1.04 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,100 | 7.58 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,500 | 9.09 | 2.02 |
| Miguel Andujar | ATH | $3,400 | 6.78 | 1.99 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,100 | 7.58 | 1.85 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,800 | 4.90 | 1.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $5,700 | 10.88 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $8,800 | 10.25 | 1.17 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,100 | 9.55 | 2.33 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 9.12 | 1.90 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,100 | 9.11 | 1.79 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,900 | 9.02 | 2.31 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,200 | 8.98 | 2.14 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $6,600 | 8.50 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Avans | ATH | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.56 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,000 | 4.82 | 2.41 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $3,000 | 7.17 | 2.39 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,100 | 9.55 | 2.33 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,900 | 9.02 | 2.31 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,900 | 6.70 | 2.31 |
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.