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 | 24.80 | 2.43 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 23.09 | 2.48 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $8,800 | 17.99 | 2.04 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $9,500 | 17.45 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 23.09 | 2.48 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,200 | 24.80 | 2.43 |
| Luis Severino | ATH | $6,600 | 14.73 | 2.23 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,100 | 13.45 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 11.59 | 2.15 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.63 | 2.09 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 9.49 | 1.79 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,800 | 9.12 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,100 | 5.56 | 2.65 |
| Cesar Salazar | HOU | $2,100 | 5.41 | 2.57 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 5.61 | 2.55 |
| Mickey Gasper | BOS | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 11.59 | 2.15 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,300 | 11.59 | 2.19 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,900 | 10.56 | 1.79 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,500 | 9.99 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.55 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,600 | 7.45 | 2.86 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,700 | 9.97 | 2.69 |
| Gavin Sheets | SD | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 9.76 | 1.91 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $8,200 | 9.21 | 1.12 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 8.26 | 3.59 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
| Vaughn Grissom | LAA | $2,600 | 6.40 | 2.46 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,200 | 7.67 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $10,200 | 10.22 | 1.00 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.78 | 1.60 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,200 | 9.17 | 1.00 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $9,600 | 8.72 | 0.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,400 | 7.38 | 3.08 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 5.78 | 2.51 |
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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 | 9.55 | 1.84 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.18 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.78 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.59 | 2.74 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,700 | 11.26 | 1.98 |
| 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 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,300 | 10.00 | 1.89 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,500 | 9.86 | 2.19 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 7.15 | 3.25 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 7.67 | 3.20 |
| Austin Slater | NYM | $2,200 | 6.74 | 3.07 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,400 | 7.32 | 3.05 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.76 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,900 | 7.74 | 2.67 |
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.