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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,500 | 27.94 | 2.94 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,000 | 20.87 | 2.61 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,300 | 20.73 | 2.23 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $8,300 | 19.61 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,500 | 27.94 | 2.94 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,000 | 20.87 | 2.61 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $8,300 | 19.61 | 2.36 |
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $6,000 | 13.61 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.21 | 1.73 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,600 | 9.54 | 1.70 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.32 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,700 | 6.45 | 2.39 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,500 | 11.59 | 2.11 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.21 | 1.73 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,700 | 9.93 | 2.68 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,700 | 9.84 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.83 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,700 | 9.93 | 2.68 |
| Gavin Sheets | SD | $2,800 | 7.17 | 2.56 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.49 | 1.70 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,300 | 9.02 | 2.10 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 8.73 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.05 | 2.27 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,600 | 7.81 | 2.17 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $3,000 | 6.51 | 2.17 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,700 | 5.77 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.67 | 1.88 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.78 | 1.60 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.34 | 1.61 |
| Kevin McGonigle | DET | $4,800 | 9.13 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 5.14 | 2.57 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,300 | 5.80 | 2.52 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 8.44 | 2.48 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.06 | 2.44 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 9.55 | 2.03 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,100 | 9.28 | 1.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 7.99 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Luis Rengifo | MIL | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 6.25 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 12.75 | 2.06 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.89 | 1.82 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,800 | 10.29 | 2.14 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 10.21 | 1.57 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 10.09 | 1.60 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,300 | 9.59 | 2.23 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,700 | 9.42 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 7.27 | 2.91 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,600 | 7.51 | 2.89 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,800 | 8.02 | 2.86 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.79 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,200 | 8.72 | 2.72 |
| Jarred Kelenic | CWS | $2,000 | 5.37 | 2.68 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,900 | 7.58 | 2.62 |
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.