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 | 23.71 | 2.50 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,000 | 21.84 | 2.73 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,300 | 20.89 | 2.25 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $8,300 | 19.50 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,000 | 21.84 | 2.73 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,500 | 23.71 | 2.50 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $6,500 | 15.99 | 2.46 |
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $6,000 | 14.25 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.19 | 1.73 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,600 | 9.71 | 1.73 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.59 | 2.18 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Cesar Salazar | HOU | $2,000 | 5.15 | 2.58 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.54 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,500 | 11.63 | 2.11 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,900 | 10.19 | 1.73 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,700 | 10.01 | 1.76 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,700 | 9.93 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,700 | 9.93 | 2.68 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,300 | 8.77 | 2.66 |
| Gavin Sheets | SD | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 9.67 | 1.86 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.49 | 1.70 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,300 | 9.27 | 2.16 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,400 | 9.15 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,600 | 7.98 | 2.22 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 6.71 | 2.16 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,300 | 9.27 | 2.16 |
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 | 9.10 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,300 | 8.07 | 2.45 |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,500 | 7.64 | 2.18 |
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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 | 9.47 | 1.86 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 9.27 | 2.06 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,500 | 7.14 | 2.85 |
| Luis Rengifo | MIL | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,300 | 5.97 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.76 | 1.79 |
| 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 | 9.75 | 2.27 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,700 | 9.44 | 1.66 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $4,500 | 9.19 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 7.51 | 3.41 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,200 | 7.00 | 3.18 |
| Zach Cole | HOU | $2,500 | 7.88 | 3.15 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,600 | 8.13 | 3.13 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,800 | 7.99 | 2.85 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
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.