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 | 26.79 | 2.58 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 21.84 | 2.30 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,500 | 18.95 | 2.23 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $9,800 | 18.74 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,400 | 26.79 | 2.58 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,000 | 16.49 | 2.36 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 21.84 | 2.30 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,500 | 18.95 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,600 | 9.77 | 1.74 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,000 | 9.70 | 1.62 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.51 | 1.90 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 8.86 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.14 | 2.74 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,100 | 5.57 | 2.65 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| 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 | 9.94 | 1.71 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,600 | 9.77 | 1.74 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,000 | 9.70 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.14 | 2.74 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,100 | 5.57 | 2.65 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 9.71 | 1.70 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 9.16 | 1.99 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $7,200 | 8.83 | 1.23 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 8.69 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.48 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.43 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,300 | 7.92 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 11.11 | 1.82 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 9.37 | 0.96 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.33 | 1.61 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $5,000 | 8.86 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,400 | 8.05 | 2.37 |
| Braden Shewmake | HOU | $2,900 | 6.71 | 2.31 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,000 | 6.70 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,800 | 9.36 | 2.46 |
| 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 | 9.36 | 2.46 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 6.22 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 12.26 | 1.98 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 10.58 | 1.58 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.43 | 1.77 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 10.31 | 1.64 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,400 | 10.10 | 1.87 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,300 | 9.66 | 1.82 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $8,400 | 9.55 | 1.14 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,600 | 9.54 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,500 | 8.44 | 3.38 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $2,600 | 7.46 | 2.87 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,700 | 7.56 | 2.80 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,600 | 7.25 | 2.79 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 7.95 | 2.74 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,900 | 7.78 | 2.68 |
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.