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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $12,600 | 25.08 | 1.99 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,500 | 24.02 | 2.29 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 22.86 | 2.14 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,500 | 19.38 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,500 | 24.02 | 2.29 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $7,500 | 16.81 | 2.24 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 22.86 | 2.14 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,500 | 19.38 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $9,600 | 10.88 | 1.13 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 7.87 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,400 | 7.17 | 2.99 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $9,600 | 10.88 | 1.13 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,500 | 9.61 | 2.14 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,100 | 9.55 | 1.87 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,100 | 8.99 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Toglia | COL | $2,700 | 8.09 | 3.00 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,400 | 7.17 | 2.99 |
| Trenton Brooks | SD | $2,000 | 5.71 | 2.86 |
| Braxton Fulford | COL | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 11.05 | 1.94 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,500 | 8.98 | 2.00 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,100 | 8.25 | 2.01 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 7.90 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Kingery | LAA | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,800 | 6.72 | 2.40 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,400 | 7.88 | 2.32 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 7.90 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 12.65 | 2.04 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 11.06 | 1.84 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,800 | 10.47 | 2.18 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 10.00 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,700 | 8.70 | 2.35 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,800 | 6.51 | 2.32 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,100 | 7.05 | 2.27 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 6.45 | 2.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 10.71 | 1.82 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,600 | 10.64 | 2.31 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,200 | 10.31 | 2.46 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.95 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,200 | 10.31 | 2.46 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.72 | 1.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.68 | 1.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 10.68 | 1.84 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,100 | 10.66 | 2.09 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,500 | 10.23 | 1.86 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 10.11 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 9.98 | 1.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 9.96 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,300 | 7.79 | 3.39 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,200 | 6.49 | 2.95 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,800 | 7.86 | 2.81 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.76 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 7.70 | 2.75 |
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,000 | 5.41 | 2.70 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
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.