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 | $10,000 | 42.96 | 4.30 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $11,200 | 39.26 | 3.51 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,700 | 35.76 | 4.11 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $9,200 | 35.50 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,000 | 42.96 | 4.30 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,700 | 35.76 | 4.11 |
| Colton Gordon | HOU | $7,200 | 28.48 | 3.96 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | LAA | $9,200 | 35.50 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 13.13 | 3.86 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,600 | 12.78 | 3.55 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.07 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 13.13 | 3.86 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.22 | 3.62 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,900 | 9.97 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 9.05 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.22 | 3.62 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
| Thairo Estrada | COL | $2,900 | 9.97 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 9.05 | 3.02 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 13.21 | 3.22 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,500 | 13.15 | 3.76 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 11.93 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,500 | 13.15 | 3.76 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.42 | 3.95 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.01 | 3.53 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,200 | 11.12 | 3.47 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.10 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,400 | 13.42 | 3.95 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.10 | 3.58 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.01 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.02 | 3.20 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 14.47 | 3.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.05 | 3.34 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.96 | 3.49 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,600 | 13.13 | 3.65 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,900 | 12.94 | 3.32 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 12.82 | 3.77 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,000 | 10.17 | 5.08 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 8.34 | 4.17 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 14.47 | 3.91 |
| Jake Mangum | TB | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.89 |
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.