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 | $10,700 | 25.32 | 2.37 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,200 | 23.56 | 2.31 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,700 | 20.46 | 2.11 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,000 | 19.18 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $6,000 | 14.69 | 2.45 |
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,700 | 25.32 | 2.37 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,200 | 23.56 | 2.31 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $7,700 | 17.20 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.31 | 1.64 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $3,000 | 9.10 | 3.03 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,700 | 8.33 | 2.25 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,900 | 8.14 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $3,000 | 9.10 | 3.03 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
| Chadwick Tromp | BAL | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.59 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,600 | 10.39 | 2.26 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.31 | 1.64 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,400 | 9.65 | 1.79 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,500 | 9.56 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $3,000 | 9.10 | 3.03 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,400 | 6.94 | 2.89 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
| Chadwick Tromp | BAL | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.52 | 1.75 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.27 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,100 | 8.31 | 2.03 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,600 | 7.70 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.37 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,700 | 6.14 | 2.28 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.51 | 1.81 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 9.83 | 1.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 9.60 | 1.74 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,700 | 9.25 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,400 | 7.69 | 2.26 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 8.75 | 2.19 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,800 | 8.34 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,100 | 10.40 | 2.04 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,300 | 8.99 | 2.09 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 8.71 | 1.78 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.69 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,500 | 7.15 | 2.86 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,100 | 7.89 | 2.54 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 8.55 | 2.44 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,300 | 8.99 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.54 | 1.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.58 | 1.89 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,900 | 9.84 | 2.52 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,500 | 9.32 | 2.07 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,900 | 9.21 | 2.36 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,400 | 9.06 | 1.68 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,700 | 8.95 | 1.91 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 8.94 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $3,900 | 9.84 | 2.52 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.47 |
| Daniel Johnson | SF | $2,000 | 4.85 | 2.42 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,500 | 8.28 | 2.37 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,900 | 9.21 | 2.36 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,200 | 5.18 | 2.35 |
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.