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 | $10,200 | 24.92 | 2.44 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 22.57 | 2.43 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $11,200 | 19.14 | 1.71 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $8,800 | 17.66 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,200 | 24.92 | 2.44 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 22.57 | 2.43 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $7,800 | 17.09 | 2.19 |
| Luis Severino | ATH | $6,600 | 14.32 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 10.53 | 1.95 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 9.66 | 1.82 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.63 | 2.09 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,800 | 9.12 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,400 | 6.99 | 2.91 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,500 | 6.60 | 2.64 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,100 | 5.33 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 11.96 | 2.26 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,900 | 10.56 | 1.79 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 10.53 | 1.95 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,500 | 10.26 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,400 | 6.99 | 2.91 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $2,500 | 6.60 | 2.64 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,700 | 9.71 | 2.62 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $8,200 | 9.21 | 1.12 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 9.09 | 2.02 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 8.65 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 8.26 | 3.59 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 8.19 | 2.56 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,200 | 7.43 | 2.32 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $10,200 | 10.20 | 1.00 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.78 | 1.60 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,200 | 9.17 | 1.00 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $8,000 | 8.90 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,400 | 7.38 | 3.08 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,800 | 7.62 | 2.72 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 7.57 | 2.70 |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | $2,300 | 5.86 | 2.55 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,900 | 9.91 | 2.02 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,200 | 9.55 | 2.27 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.16 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 7.24 | 3.02 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.78 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.24 | 1.97 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.82 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.66 | 1.64 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.33 | 1.67 |
| James Wood | WSH | $9,600 | 10.22 | 1.07 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.15 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 9.63 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,400 | 7.49 | 3.12 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,300 | 6.99 | 3.04 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 6.76 | 2.82 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,700 | 7.50 | 2.78 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,200 | 8.83 | 2.76 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,200 | 5.99 | 2.72 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,400 | 6.46 | 2.69 |
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.