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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 23.99 | 2.24 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,500 | 22.82 | 2.17 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,300 | 21.80 | 2.12 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,700 | 19.53 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,700 | 19.53 | 2.25 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 23.99 | 2.24 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $8,000 | 17.58 | 2.20 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,500 | 22.82 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.76 | 1.71 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,300 | 8.98 | 2.09 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 8.74 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 6.84 | 2.73 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.52 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,500 | 8.44 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 13.43 | 2.40 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,300 | 10.76 | 1.71 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,300 | 9.78 | 1.85 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,500 | 6.84 | 2.73 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,900 | 7.81 | 2.69 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.03 | 1.67 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 8.96 | 1.63 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,200 | 6.38 | 2.90 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $3,100 | 7.46 | 2.40 |
| Jonathan India | KC | $3,100 | 7.14 | 2.30 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,800 | 8.39 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,800 | 10.61 | 2.21 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 10.17 | 1.88 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 9.72 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | HOU | $2,400 | 5.72 | 2.38 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,400 | 8.03 | 2.36 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 7.74 | 2.34 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,800 | 8.72 | 2.30 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 12.29 | 1.89 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $5,700 | 10.09 | 1.77 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,800 | 9.03 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $2,000 | 7.08 | 3.54 |
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,800 | 7.55 | 2.70 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,800 | 9.03 | 2.38 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 12.00 | 1.94 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 11.35 | 2.14 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $4,800 | 10.92 | 2.28 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,700 | 10.61 | 1.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 10.46 | 1.69 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 10.39 | 2.47 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.24 | 1.60 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,100 | 10.17 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
| Jacob Melton | HOU | $2,000 | 6.94 | 3.47 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.45 |
| Tommy Pham | PIT | $2,700 | 8.19 | 3.03 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,800 | 8.26 | 2.95 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 5.87 | 2.94 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,300 | 9.36 | 2.84 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,700 | 7.44 | 2.76 |
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.