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 | $10,500 | 39.56 | 3.77 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 36.63 | 3.39 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $9,900 | 32.56 | 3.29 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,600 | 31.75 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $8,200 | 31.73 | 3.87 |
| Andre Pallante | STL | $7,100 | 27.10 | 3.82 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 39.56 | 3.77 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $7,300 | 27.30 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 16.09 | 3.66 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,200 | 12.48 | 3.90 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,200 | 11.56 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $2,500 | 10.51 | 4.20 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,400 | 10.07 | 4.19 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 15.09 | 3.87 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 8.94 | 2.88 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 8.84 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 15.09 | 3.87 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 8.84 | 3.16 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 7.75 | 2.98 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.25 | 3.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 13.78 | 3.53 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.45 | 3.96 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,400 | 12.94 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.45 | 3.96 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,400 | 12.94 | 3.81 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.25 | 3.75 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 14.34 | 3.77 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.97 | 3.88 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.72 | 3.63 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.58 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.58 | 3.93 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.97 | 3.88 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 11.93 | 3.85 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 14.34 | 3.77 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.09 | 3.68 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 14.96 | 3.12 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,600 | 14.12 | 3.92 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 13.79 | 3.63 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 13.63 | 3.17 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 13.44 | 3.95 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,000 | 13.41 | 4.47 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,200 | 13.15 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,000 | 13.41 | 4.47 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,100 | 12.53 | 4.04 |
| Lane Thomas | CLE | $2,400 | 9.62 | 4.01 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $3,400 | 13.44 | 3.95 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,600 | 14.12 | 3.92 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,600 | 10.14 | 3.90 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,000 | 11.68 | 3.89 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 11.26 | 3.88 |
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.