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 | $9,800 | 44.98 | 4.59 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,800 | 38.34 | 3.55 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $9,000 | 37.20 | 4.13 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,000 | 36.04 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $9,800 | 44.98 | 4.59 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,600 | 31.54 | 4.15 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $9,000 | 37.20 | 4.13 |
| Stephen Kolek | KC | $7,500 | 29.85 | 3.98 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 16.05 | 4.12 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 13.93 | 3.10 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,100 | 13.18 | 3.21 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 12.30 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 9.19 | 4.60 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $2,700 | 11.45 | 4.24 |
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 16.05 | 4.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.40 | 3.12 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 12.25 | 3.60 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,900 | 11.43 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,900 | 11.43 | 3.94 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,900 | 10.55 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 13.15 | 3.13 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.23 | 4.08 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 11.93 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.23 | 4.08 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 13.16 | 4.39 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.12 | 3.45 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 13.16 | 4.39 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 12.19 | 3.81 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.47 | 3.61 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 17.30 | 3.84 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 15.45 | 3.86 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 14.95 | 4.15 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 14.86 | 4.02 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.48 | 3.06 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,000 | 13.03 | 3.26 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,100 | 11.21 | 5.34 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,300 | 10.58 | 4.60 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,400 | 10.63 | 4.43 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 14.95 | 4.15 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,700 | 14.86 | 4.02 |
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.