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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 24.19 | 2.30 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 24.16 | 2.49 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 20.23 | 2.13 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,000 | 19.72 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,700 | 24.16 | 2.49 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,000 | 19.72 | 2.46 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $7,700 | 18.77 | 2.44 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 24.19 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.32 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,900 | 10.23 | 2.62 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.07 | 1.94 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 9.11 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,100 | 7.49 | 3.57 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 8.26 | 3.06 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,100 | 8.44 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,900 | 10.23 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,200 | 10.39 | 2.00 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,100 | 10.32 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,900 | 10.23 | 2.62 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.07 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,100 | 7.49 | 3.57 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 8.26 | 3.06 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,100 | 8.44 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,900 | 10.23 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 11.45 | 2.44 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 10.73 | 2.06 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $4,800 | 10.31 | 2.15 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 9.43 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 11.45 | 2.44 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 11.30 | 1.98 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 11.03 | 1.84 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,900 | 10.40 | 2.12 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,000 | 10.20 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,000 | 9.22 | 3.07 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,000 | 10.20 | 2.55 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,300 | 10.02 | 2.33 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,300 | 7.43 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 10.42 | 1.83 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 10.03 | 1.82 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,600 | 9.37 | 2.60 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,900 | 8.88 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,600 | 9.37 | 2.60 |
| Curtis Mead | CWS | $2,600 | 6.68 | 2.57 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,700 | 6.46 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 12.73 | 2.55 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 12.42 | 2.07 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 11.63 | 1.85 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.49 | 1.98 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.08 | 1.88 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,400 | 10.70 | 2.43 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.70 | 1.67 |
| Michael Helman | TEX | $3,600 | 10.47 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Helman | TEX | $3,600 | 10.47 | 2.91 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,600 | 7.16 | 2.76 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,000 | 7.67 | 2.56 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 12.73 | 2.55 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $4,100 | 10.39 | 2.53 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
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.