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 | $10,400 | 25.05 | 2.41 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 20.21 | 2.13 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $9,800 | 18.72 | 1.91 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,500 | 17.44 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,400 | 25.05 | 2.41 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,000 | 15.83 | 2.26 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $7,400 | 16.05 | 2.17 |
| Luis Severino | ATH | $6,300 | 13.39 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,600 | 9.94 | 1.78 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,000 | 9.70 | 1.62 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.34 | 1.87 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 8.86 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,100 | 5.57 | 2.65 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
| Jhonny Pereda | SEA | $2,000 | 4.92 | 2.46 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,400 | 8.32 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 12.42 | 2.11 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 10.12 | 1.74 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,600 | 9.94 | 1.78 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,200 | 9.87 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,700 | 7.59 | 2.81 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,800 | 7.60 | 2.71 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,100 | 5.57 | 2.65 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,400 | 8.84 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 9.73 | 1.71 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $7,200 | 9.23 | 1.28 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 9.16 | 1.99 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 8.69 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 7.27 | 2.60 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,300 | 8.12 | 2.46 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,600 | 5.99 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 11.11 | 1.82 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,000 | 9.47 | 2.37 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 9.37 | 0.96 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.33 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,400 | 8.07 | 2.37 |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | $2,900 | 6.86 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,800 | 9.39 | 2.47 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,000 | 9.11 | 1.82 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,900 | 9.10 | 1.86 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,200 | 9.08 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,800 | 9.39 | 2.47 |
| Luis Rengifo | MIL | $2,500 | 6.11 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 12.26 | 1.98 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 10.81 | 1.61 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 10.31 | 1.64 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,600 | 9.71 | 1.73 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,300 | 9.68 | 1.83 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,400 | 9.55 | 1.77 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,900 | 9.47 | 2.43 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $4,200 | 9.42 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,500 | 8.44 | 3.38 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,000 | 6.17 | 3.08 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,800 | 8.58 | 3.06 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,400 | 7.17 | 2.99 |
| Jose Azocar | ATL | $2,000 | 5.90 | 2.95 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,700 | 7.71 | 2.86 |
| Nick Castellanos | SD | $2,200 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
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.