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 | 24.62 | 2.54 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,700 | 20.29 | 2.33 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 18.93 | 2.10 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 18.69 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,700 | 24.62 | 2.54 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,700 | 20.29 | 2.33 |
| Andrew Painter | PHI | $8,500 | 17.89 | 2.10 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 18.93 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,600 | 9.39 | 2.04 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,700 | 8.89 | 2.40 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.79 | 2.00 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,400 | 8.73 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,200 | 6.04 | 2.74 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 5.53 | 2.51 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,100 | 5.23 | 2.49 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,800 | 6.83 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | HOU | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,800 | 9.62 | 1.66 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,100 | 9.46 | 2.31 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,600 | 9.39 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,800 | 8.18 | 2.92 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Edouard Julien | COL | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $2,200 | 6.04 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 10.04 | 1.82 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $8,200 | 9.76 | 1.19 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,000 | 5.82 | 2.91 |
| Oswald Peraza | LAA | $2,300 | 5.54 | 2.41 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
| Leo Jimenez | MIA | $2,300 | 5.10 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,100 | 10.74 | 2.11 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,600 | 9.65 | 1.72 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,400 | 9.43 | 2.14 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 9.42 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,600 | 6.02 | 2.32 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,400 | 9.43 | 2.14 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,100 | 10.74 | 2.11 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $5,000 | 9.13 | 1.83 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,300 | 9.11 | 2.76 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 8.45 | 1.46 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,600 | 8.41 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,300 | 9.11 | 2.76 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,700 | 6.01 | 2.23 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 5.66 | 2.18 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 8.22 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.12 | 1.71 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,200 | 10.74 | 3.36 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.34 | 1.67 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,300 | 10.18 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $5,700 | 9.84 | 1.73 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 9.84 | 1.67 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,000 | 9.59 | 1.92 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,900 | 9.16 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,200 | 10.74 | 3.36 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,700 | 8.32 | 3.08 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,000 | 5.88 | 2.94 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,100 | 8.82 | 2.84 |
| Austin Slater | MIA | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,300 | 6.28 | 2.73 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.72 |
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.