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 | $9,200 | 21.81 | 2.37 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,500 | 21.10 | 2.01 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,800 | 19.50 | 1.99 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,400 | 18.77 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $6,700 | 18.39 | 2.75 |
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $6,500 | 17.06 | 2.62 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $7,400 | 18.77 | 2.54 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $5,800 | 13.90 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 10.54 | 2.11 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.11 | 1.74 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,900 | 9.97 | 1.69 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,600 | 9.60 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 6.33 | 3.16 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 7.41 | 2.96 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,600 | 9.60 | 2.67 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,700 | 11.02 | 1.93 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 10.54 | 2.11 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,800 | 10.48 | 1.81 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 10.46 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 6.33 | 3.16 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,600 | 8.23 | 3.16 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,500 | 7.56 | 3.02 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 7.41 | 2.96 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 9.91 | 1.74 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 9.13 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 7.40 | 2.55 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 10.33 | 1.61 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,800 | 9.53 | 1.99 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,900 | 9.38 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,400 | 8.96 | 2.64 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 7.77 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 11.16 | 1.83 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,600 | 9.40 | 0.98 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 9.30 | 1.98 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 8.80 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 7.30 | 3.04 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.70 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 8.80 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 11.38 | 1.72 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 11.35 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 11.32 | 1.92 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.88 | 1.67 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 10.35 | 1.73 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,200 | 10.26 | 1.65 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 10.00 | 1.67 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 9.95 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,000 | 6.04 | 3.02 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,100 | 5.74 | 2.73 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,900 | 7.89 | 2.72 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| Adolis Garcia | PHI | $2,800 | 7.56 | 2.70 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.73 | 2.69 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 8.53 | 2.66 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.63 |
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.