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 | $10,800 | 45.03 | 4.17 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,100 | 40.73 | 4.03 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,200 | 32.27 | 3.94 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $10,400 | 32.14 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,800 | 45.03 | 4.17 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,500 | 30.95 | 4.13 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,100 | 40.73 | 4.03 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $7,600 | 30.14 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 15.53 | 4.57 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 15.04 | 3.86 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 14.27 | 3.48 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 13.37 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.81 | 4.57 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 15.53 | 4.57 |
| Elias Diaz | KC | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.36 |
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 8.14 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.98 | 3.61 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.60 | 3.31 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 11.44 | 2.72 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,400 | 9.87 | 4.11 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,600 | 10.34 | 3.98 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.98 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.10 | 3.64 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.90 | 3.23 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.78 | 3.87 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.20 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.78 | 3.87 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.10 | 3.64 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.81 | 4.00 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.12 | 3.27 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 12.11 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 11.30 | 4.52 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.81 | 4.00 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.75 | 3.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 14.61 | 3.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 14.34 | 3.19 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,100 | 13.82 | 3.37 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.34 | 3.10 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 13.30 | 3.69 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,900 | 13.17 | 3.38 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $2,900 | 12.80 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 10.31 | 4.69 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,300 | 10.16 | 4.42 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $2,900 | 12.80 | 4.41 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,200 | 9.13 | 4.15 |
| Austin Slater | NYM | $2,100 | 8.69 | 4.14 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 12.73 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
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.