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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,000 | 21.56 | 2.16 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,000 | 21.04 | 2.10 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,800 | 20.80 | 2.36 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,800 | 19.09 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawyer Gipson-Long | DET | $6,000 | 17.34 | 2.89 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,800 | 20.80 | 2.36 |
| Cade Povich | BAL | $5,700 | 12.97 | 2.27 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $10,000 | 21.56 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.76 | 1.96 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,800 | 9.13 | 2.40 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,300 | 8.38 | 1.95 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.65 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,000 | 5.25 | 2.62 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,100 | 5.16 | 2.46 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.11 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,500 | 10.76 | 1.96 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.46 | 1.60 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,800 | 9.13 | 2.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 9.12 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.65 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,000 | 5.25 | 2.62 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,800 | 7.27 | 2.60 |
| Tim Elko | CWS | $2,700 | 6.84 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 11.66 | 2.16 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 10.10 | 2.10 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,200 | 8.87 | 2.11 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 8.74 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,200 | 6.95 | 3.16 |
| Keston Hiura | COL | $2,000 | 5.96 | 2.98 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.48 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 7.18 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 11.08 | 1.98 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.65 | 2.37 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 10.50 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,000 | 7.14 | 3.57 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 6.29 | 2.62 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,200 | 7.72 | 2.41 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.65 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 11.82 | 2.07 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 10.10 | 2.66 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,000 | 9.97 | 2.49 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 9.89 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 10.10 | 2.66 |
| Addison Barger | TOR | $3,100 | 7.75 | 2.50 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,000 | 9.97 | 2.49 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,400 | 8.00 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 11.62 | 2.07 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.58 | 1.78 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,000 | 11.30 | 1.88 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 11.15 | 1.86 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 10.84 | 1.78 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,300 | 10.56 | 2.45 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,900 | 10.46 | 1.77 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,500 | 10.32 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,800 | 8.38 | 2.99 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.77 |
| Daz Cameron | MIL | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $3,200 | 8.71 | 2.72 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 7.83 | 2.61 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,300 | 8.51 | 2.58 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 7.63 | 2.54 |
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.