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 | $10,800 | 41.30 | 3.82 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 39.47 | 4.54 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,200 | 36.25 | 3.55 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $9,800 | 36.22 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,700 | 39.47 | 4.54 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $7,600 | 30.23 | 3.98 |
| Jacob Lopez | ATH | $6,900 | 26.55 | 3.85 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 41.30 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,600 | 15.57 | 4.33 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 13.35 | 2.97 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.41 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 12.92 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,600 | 15.57 | 4.33 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
| Dalton Rushing | LAD | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.94 | 3.40 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 12.56 | 2.92 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.07 | 3.16 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,700 | 10.31 | 3.82 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.94 | 3.40 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 8.72 | 3.23 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.07 | 3.16 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.36 | 3.17 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 15.14 | 3.98 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,700 | 9.88 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 12.45 | 3.56 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 11.96 | 3.15 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,000 | 7.82 | 3.91 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 9.66 | 3.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.44 | 3.52 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 13.75 | 3.13 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,300 | 12.62 | 3.83 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,100 | 12.51 | 3.05 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 12.36 | 3.53 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,400 | 10.38 | 4.32 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,200 | 9.29 | 4.22 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.62 | 4.15 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,300 | 9.50 | 4.13 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 12.11 | 4.04 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
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.