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 | 25.18 | 2.86 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,500 | 24.55 | 2.34 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,000 | 24.03 | 2.67 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,000 | 21.91 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,800 | 25.18 | 2.86 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,000 | 21.62 | 2.70 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,000 | 24.03 | 2.67 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $7,000 | 18.18 | 2.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.47 | 1.81 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.86 | 1.64 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.31 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.47 | 1.81 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,600 | 10.23 | 1.83 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,800 | 9.94 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $3,100 | 8.28 | 2.67 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,300 | 8.52 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 10.25 | 1.77 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,800 | 9.30 | 1.94 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronny Simon | PIT | $2,000 | 5.98 | 2.99 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,700 | 8.34 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.84 | 1.67 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 9.80 | 1.96 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,300 | 9.79 | 2.28 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,900 | 9.64 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,200 | 5.65 | 2.57 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,800 | 7.03 | 2.51 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 8.15 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.45 | 1.69 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $5,200 | 10.15 | 1.95 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,100 | 9.82 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andujar | CIN | $2,700 | 8.87 | 3.29 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $3,200 | 8.74 | 2.73 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.77 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,600 | 11.56 | 3.21 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.33 | 1.89 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $5,000 | 11.08 | 2.22 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,500 | 10.98 | 2.00 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.29 | 1.72 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 10.26 | 1.86 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $4,100 | 10.18 | 2.48 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.17 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,100 | 7.46 | 3.55 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $3,600 | 11.56 | 3.21 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.86 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 6.67 | 2.67 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 8.02 | 2.67 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 7.19 | 2.66 |
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.