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 | $9,900 | 40.60 | 4.10 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 40.48 | 3.75 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,000 | 34.06 | 3.41 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,500 | 33.83 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,900 | 40.60 | 4.10 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,300 | 32.66 | 3.94 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,800 | 40.48 | 3.75 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,900 | 29.29 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 14.34 | 3.42 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.91 | 4.04 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 12.68 | 3.34 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,300 | 12.68 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,200 | 12.91 | 4.04 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 11.95 | 3.98 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | CIN | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $2,900 | 11.26 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 12.51 | 3.13 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.40 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,500 | 15.29 | 3.40 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.94 | 3.98 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,000 | 13.82 | 3.46 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.14 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.94 | 3.98 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.14 | 3.71 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,100 | 14.72 | 3.59 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.72 | 3.69 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.63 | 3.67 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 10.59 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.72 | 3.69 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.63 | 3.67 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 10.23 | 3.65 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $2,800 | 10.07 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 14.18 | 3.30 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.16 | 3.22 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.62 | 4.39 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 13.62 | 4.13 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 13.17 | 4.39 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 12.90 | 3.39 |
| Taylor Ward | BAL | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $2,000 | 10.48 | 5.24 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $3,000 | 13.17 | 4.39 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.62 | 4.39 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,300 | 13.62 | 4.13 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 10.23 | 3.93 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,800 | 10.98 | 3.92 |
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.