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 | 24.62 | 2.59 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 21.89 | 2.35 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,700 | 20.78 | 1.94 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,000 | 19.99 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,500 | 24.62 | 2.59 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,000 | 19.99 | 2.50 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 21.89 | 2.35 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,300 | 19.43 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 9.17 | 2.18 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,900 | 9.15 | 1.87 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $3,900 | 9.12 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.98 | 2.60 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.57 |
| Jonah Heim | ATL | $2,400 | 6.15 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,700 | 11.73 | 2.06 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 10.38 | 2.08 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 9.72 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,400 | 7.35 | 3.06 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,400 | 8.92 | 2.62 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 5.98 | 2.60 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,000 | 10.07 | 2.01 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 10.06 | 1.83 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 9.40 | 2.19 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,400 | 8.42 | 2.48 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,600 | 6.26 | 2.41 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 7.86 | 2.31 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 7.31 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.94 | 1.63 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $4,600 | 9.70 | 2.11 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 9.34 | 2.46 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.20 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,500 | 9.03 | 2.58 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,200 | 7.99 | 2.50 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.97 | 1.72 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,100 | 9.77 | 2.38 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,000 | 9.33 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,200 | 6.70 | 3.04 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 4.99 | 2.49 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 5.58 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.84 | 2.01 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,000 | 11.84 | 2.37 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.41 | 1.93 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,600 | 11.30 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.25 | 1.83 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,200 | 10.15 | 1.64 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.03 | 1.67 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.82 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,400 | 9.24 | 3.85 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 7.54 | 3.02 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 6.88 | 2.99 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,200 | 6.58 | 2.99 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 6.53 | 2.97 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
| Dustin Harris | HOU | $2,200 | 6.15 | 2.80 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,900 | 7.97 | 2.75 |
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.