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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,300 | 26.25 | 2.55 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 21.89 | 2.23 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,500 | 21.21 | 2.23 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $7,800 | 19.69 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Crochet | BOS | $10,300 | 26.25 | 2.55 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $7,800 | 19.69 | 2.52 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,800 | 15.88 | 2.34 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 21.89 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.98 | 2.12 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 9.58 | 1.62 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,000 | 8.40 | 2.10 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $9,000 | 8.34 | 0.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,000 | 7.12 | 2.37 |
| Danny Jansen | TEX | $3,200 | 7.16 | 2.24 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,800 | 6.11 | 2.18 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,400 | 10.34 | 1.92 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 9.98 | 2.12 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 9.85 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,200 | 8.41 | 2.63 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,000 | 7.12 | 2.37 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.08 | 2.24 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,700 | 9.84 | 2.09 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,600 | 9.01 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Brito | CLE | $2,400 | 6.24 | 2.60 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Oswald Peraza | LAA | $2,600 | 6.06 | 2.33 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.08 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 10.74 | 2.19 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 10.62 | 1.90 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,800 | 9.61 | 2.00 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,000 | 9.19 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $2,600 | 6.92 | 2.66 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 6.71 | 2.24 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 10.74 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.82 | 1.82 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $7,200 | 8.98 | 1.25 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 8.60 | 2.15 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,400 | 8.11 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,500 | 6.25 | 2.50 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 5.42 | 2.26 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 8.60 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.75 | 2.03 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.27 | 1.76 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,300 | 11.18 | 2.11 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,700 | 10.78 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $4,700 | 10.39 | 2.21 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $10,000 | 10.27 | 1.03 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,200 | 10.13 | 1.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 9.88 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| Angel Martinez | CLE | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Denzel Clarke | ATH | $2,200 | 5.39 | 2.45 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| Jorge Soler | LAA | $3,500 | 8.43 | 2.41 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,000 | 7.10 | 2.37 |
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.