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 | $12,000 | 29.62 | 2.47 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 24.87 | 2.32 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,100 | 23.33 | 2.88 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,700 | 23.27 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,100 | 23.33 | 2.88 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,700 | 17.15 | 2.56 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $12,000 | 29.62 | 2.47 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $8,600 | 20.73 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $8,800 | 9.77 | 1.11 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 9.36 | 1.70 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 9.33 | 2.33 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,100 | 9.19 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 5.37 | 2.56 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.57 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,500 | 10.42 | 2.32 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,300 | 10.08 | 1.90 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $8,800 | 9.77 | 1.11 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,000 | 9.68 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,800 | 7.60 | 2.71 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 8.60 | 2.69 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,600 | 9.64 | 2.09 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,500 | 9.00 | 2.00 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 8.68 | 1.64 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.51 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,700 | 6.21 | 2.30 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,400 | 7.64 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 11.00 | 1.90 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 10.04 | 2.09 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.92 | 1.65 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,200 | 9.74 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,100 | 6.10 | 2.90 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,400 | 6.60 | 2.75 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,100 | 9.69 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,200 | 9.61 | 1.04 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,100 | 8.68 | 2.12 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 8.43 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
| Ramon Urias | STL | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $3,500 | 8.37 | 2.39 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 10.86 | 3.02 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.85 | 1.67 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.51 | 1.78 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $4,000 | 10.45 | 2.61 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,000 | 10.45 | 2.09 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,400 | 10.44 | 1.93 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.22 | 1.68 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,900 | 9.64 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,100 | 6.71 | 3.19 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,600 | 10.86 | 3.02 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,500 | 7.23 | 2.89 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,200 | 9.17 | 2.87 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 7.56 | 2.70 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $3,100 | 8.19 | 2.64 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $4,000 | 10.45 | 2.61 |
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.