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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,000 | 21.66 | 2.17 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 20.91 | 1.99 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,500 | 17.56 | 2.07 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,300 | 17.53 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eury Perez | MIA | $7,000 | 15.43 | 2.20 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,000 | 21.66 | 2.17 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $7,700 | 16.47 | 2.14 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,300 | 17.53 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 11.98 | 2.00 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 8.77 | 2.09 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 8.69 | 1.74 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 8.48 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,600 | 7.71 | 2.96 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 5.15 | 2.24 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,100 | 6.90 | 2.22 |
| Danny Jansen | TB | $3,000 | 6.61 | 2.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 11.98 | 2.00 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 8.77 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,600 | 7.71 | 2.96 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $3,000 | 7.96 | 2.65 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,700 | 6.69 | 2.48 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.46 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 11.34 | 2.06 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $4,200 | 7.99 | 1.90 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 7.23 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kingery | LAA | $2,300 | 5.47 | 2.38 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,800 | 6.42 | 2.29 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 11.34 | 2.06 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.73 | 1.76 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,700 | 10.64 | 1.87 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 10.35 | 1.95 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $5,100 | 10.29 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.76 | 2.30 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 7.80 | 2.29 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,000 | 6.76 | 2.25 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 10.89 | 2.02 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 10.54 | 1.99 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,900 | 7.15 | 2.47 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $2,600 | 5.99 | 2.30 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 8.78 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 11.38 | 2.03 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,500 | 10.92 | 2.43 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 10.62 | 1.80 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,800 | 10.41 | 1.80 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,700 | 10.20 | 2.17 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,500 | 10.19 | 1.85 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,600 | 10.16 | 2.82 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.05 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,600 | 10.16 | 2.82 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,200 | 8.45 | 2.64 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,200 | 5.65 | 2.57 |
| Johnathan Rodriguez | CLE | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.54 |
| Daz Cameron | MIL | $2,700 | 6.77 | 2.51 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $4,500 | 10.92 | 2.43 |
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.