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 | 47.19 | 4.37 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,100 | 41.46 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,100 | 36.11 | 3.97 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,800 | 35.95 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,800 | 47.19 | 4.37 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,500 | 32.05 | 4.27 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $7,600 | 32.15 | 4.23 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,100 | 41.46 | 4.11 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 16.01 | 4.71 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 14.40 | 3.51 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 13.71 | 3.12 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.69 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,400 | 16.01 | 4.71 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 12.59 | 4.49 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,100 | 9.32 | 4.44 |
| Drew Romo | CWS | $2,000 | 8.14 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.84 | 3.38 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.60 | 3.62 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 11.44 | 2.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 11.06 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,600 | 9.98 | 3.84 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.60 | 3.62 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.90 | 3.23 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.89 | 3.91 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.20 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.89 | 3.91 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,200 | 8.28 | 3.76 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 13.08 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.81 | 4.00 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.46 | 3.56 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.29 | 3.32 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 11.42 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 11.30 | 4.52 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 9.99 | 4.16 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.81 | 4.00 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.73 | 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 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,900 | 13.17 | 3.38 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,500 | 12.68 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.08 | 4.13 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 10.21 | 4.08 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,900 | 11.54 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 14.61 | 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.