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 | $10,200 | 43.85 | 4.30 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,400 | 42.99 | 4.13 |
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,100 | 36.26 | 4.48 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,900 | 35.81 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Priester | MIL | $8,100 | 36.26 | 4.48 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,200 | 43.85 | 4.30 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,400 | 42.99 | 4.13 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,900 | 35.81 | 4.02 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 15.12 | 3.88 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 13.72 | 3.27 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 13.54 | 5.01 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,300 | 13.04 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,700 | 13.54 | 5.01 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,400 | 10.92 | 4.55 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,100 | 9.41 | 4.48 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,600 | 10.99 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 14.98 | 4.28 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 13.39 | 4.18 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 12.55 | 3.22 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 11.92 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 9.30 | 4.43 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 14.98 | 4.28 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 13.39 | 4.18 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 11.92 | 4.11 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 14.63 | 3.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 14.03 | 3.69 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $3,000 | 12.01 | 4.00 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 13.62 | 3.58 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.23 | 3.39 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Freeman | TEX | $2,300 | 10.67 | 4.64 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,100 | 8.68 | 4.13 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.59 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 16.83 | 4.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,600 | 16.74 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,500 | 15.90 | 3.53 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.02 | 3.66 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,300 | 14.59 | 3.39 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,500 | 14.38 | 4.11 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 14.34 | 2.99 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 13.99 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 16.83 | 4.81 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 13.75 | 4.74 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,800 | 12.36 | 4.41 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,600 | 11.05 | 4.25 |
| JJ Bleday | ATH | $2,600 | 10.83 | 4.17 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,500 | 14.38 | 4.11 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.06 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $3,000 | 12.12 | 4.04 |
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.