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 | $9,700 | 24.61 | 2.54 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,700 | 22.16 | 2.55 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,600 | 18.97 | 1.64 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 18.76 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,700 | 22.16 | 2.55 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,700 | 24.61 | 2.54 |
| Ryan Feltner | COL | $6,000 | 13.44 | 2.24 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,000 | 17.57 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,600 | 10.61 | 2.31 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,700 | 8.93 | 2.41 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 8.73 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,700 | 8.93 | 2.41 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,100 | 4.97 | 2.37 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,600 | 10.61 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,600 | 10.61 | 2.31 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,100 | 9.86 | 2.41 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,800 | 9.62 | 1.66 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $4,800 | 9.55 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,800 | 8.18 | 2.92 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,200 | 8.83 | 2.76 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,500 | 9.32 | 2.66 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,700 | 8.93 | 2.41 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,700 | 9.68 | 2.06 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.65 | 1.75 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 9.11 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
| Oswald Peraza | LAA | $2,300 | 5.14 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 5.98 | 2.22 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,700 | 5.87 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,600 | 9.65 | 1.72 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.52 | 1.59 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 9.42 | 1.68 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,600 | 6.36 | 2.45 |
| Mauricio Dubon | ATL | $2,800 | 6.09 | 2.18 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,100 | 6.72 | 2.17 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,100 | 6.60 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,300 | 9.23 | 2.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 8.56 | 1.48 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,600 | 8.41 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,300 | 9.23 | 2.80 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,700 | 6.27 | 2.32 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 5.95 | 2.29 |
| Luis Rengifo | MIL | $3,100 | 6.75 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $4,100 | 10.94 | 2.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.68 | 1.64 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.34 | 1.67 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,300 | 10.29 | 1.94 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,200 | 9.89 | 3.09 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 9.84 | 1.67 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $5,700 | 9.84 | 1.73 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,500 | 8.11 | 3.25 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,200 | 9.89 | 3.09 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,700 | 8.23 | 3.05 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,400 | 7.16 | 2.98 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,700 | 7.58 | 2.81 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.71 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $4,100 | 10.94 | 2.67 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,800 | 7.49 | 2.67 |
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.