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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,800 | 23.50 | 2.67 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,300 | 22.71 | 2.20 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $7,200 | 18.98 | 2.64 |
| Shane Baz | TB | $11,000 | 18.77 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,800 | 23.50 | 2.67 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $7,200 | 18.98 | 2.64 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $5,500 | 13.95 | 2.54 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,300 | 22.71 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,000 | 8.74 | 2.18 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,200 | 8.28 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,000 | 5.19 | 2.59 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,200 | 8.28 | 2.59 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.51 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 9.92 | 1.91 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $7,600 | 9.29 | 1.22 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,000 | 6.17 | 3.09 |
| Trenton Brooks | SD | $2,000 | 5.59 | 2.79 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,000 | 5.19 | 2.59 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,200 | 8.28 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 9.36 | 2.08 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.24 | 2.20 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,100 | 8.72 | 2.13 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $8,000 | 8.45 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,800 | 7.25 | 2.59 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.26 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $3,500 | 7.72 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.70 | 1.81 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 10.22 | 1.89 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,000 | 10.05 | 2.51 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 9.35 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,000 | 10.05 | 2.51 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,300 | 5.27 | 2.29 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,900 | 8.42 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,000 | 9.09 | 1.01 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 8.69 | 1.58 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,700 | 8.44 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,500 | 7.90 | 3.16 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,300 | 7.64 | 2.31 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,700 | 8.44 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 10.87 | 2.17 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.46 | 1.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 10.45 | 1.93 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,600 | 9.83 | 1.76 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $9,600 | 9.81 | 1.02 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,600 | 9.73 | 2.11 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 9.65 | 2.54 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,700 | 9.35 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 6.17 | 3.09 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.80 |
| Michael Helman | TEX | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,000 | 5.13 | 2.56 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,800 | 9.65 | 2.54 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,700 | 9.35 | 2.53 |
| Brooks Baldwin | CWS | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
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.