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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $10,500 | 23.66 | 2.25 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,700 | 23.39 | 2.69 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,000 | 23.04 | 2.56 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 22.34 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,700 | 23.39 | 2.69 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,000 | 23.04 | 2.56 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 22.34 | 2.35 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,100 | 21.10 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 11.10 | 2.09 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.30 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.82 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.82 | 2.94 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,500 | 7.02 | 2.81 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 5.60 | 2.67 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 11.10 | 2.09 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.42 | 1.71 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,900 | 9.30 | 2.39 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,300 | 6.91 | 3.00 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $3,000 | 8.82 | 2.94 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,500 | 7.02 | 2.81 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,100 | 5.60 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 10.17 | 2.21 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.49 | 1.83 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,000 | 9.49 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,300 | 8.17 | 2.47 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 5.29 | 2.41 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,000 | 9.49 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 11.34 | 2.06 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 11.19 | 1.90 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 9.81 | 2.58 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 9.46 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,500 | 9.26 | 2.64 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 9.81 | 2.58 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,600 | 9.13 | 2.54 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,900 | 10.73 | 2.19 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,800 | 9.61 | 2.00 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 9.31 | 2.02 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $4,100 | 9.22 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,400 | 6.97 | 2.90 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,700 | 7.51 | 2.78 |
| Max Muncy | ATH | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 12.15 | 2.06 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,100 | 11.48 | 1.88 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 11.40 | 1.84 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.28 | 1.74 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 11.20 | 1.87 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $4,200 | 10.42 | 2.48 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.41 | 1.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.20 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,300 | 6.42 | 2.79 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,500 | 6.60 | 2.64 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 7.27 | 2.60 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,600 | 6.72 | 2.59 |
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.