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 | $9,500 | 23.45 | 2.47 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 22.59 | 2.43 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,700 | 21.52 | 2.01 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,700 | 17.97 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,500 | 23.45 | 2.47 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 22.59 | 2.43 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,000 | 17.03 | 2.13 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $7,700 | 16.40 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $4,100 | 10.25 | 2.50 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 10.06 | 1.94 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,100 | 8.97 | 1.76 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $5,100 | 8.82 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,400 | 6.15 | 2.56 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.56 |
| Austin Wynns | ATH | $2,100 | 5.36 | 2.55 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 6.57 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 10.63 | 2.13 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $4,100 | 10.25 | 2.50 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 10.06 | 1.94 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,200 | 9.32 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,300 | 6.94 | 3.02 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,400 | 9.09 | 2.67 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 8.64 | 1.96 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,300 | 8.62 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,400 | 8.21 | 2.41 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,100 | 6.89 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,600 | 10.11 | 2.20 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.96 | 1.63 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 9.51 | 2.50 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.23 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.70 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,500 | 9.01 | 2.57 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 9.51 | 2.50 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 8.01 | 2.50 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 9.92 | 2.07 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,100 | 9.57 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 7.05 | 3.20 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
| Brett Harris | ATH | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.63 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.80 | 2.00 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.41 | 1.93 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.25 | 1.83 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,200 | 10.15 | 1.64 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.00 | 1.67 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.82 | 1.75 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 9.65 | 1.61 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,900 | 9.65 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,000 | 8.39 | 4.19 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,200 | 6.59 | 2.99 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,600 | 7.48 | 2.88 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.67 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,900 | 7.64 | 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.