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 | $10,600 | 45.33 | 4.28 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,100 | 34.34 | 3.40 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,800 | 33.65 | 4.31 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,700 | 31.97 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,800 | 33.65 | 4.31 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,600 | 45.33 | 4.28 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,500 | 31.78 | 3.74 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $8,000 | 29.48 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 16.66 | 4.17 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 13.36 | 3.04 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,700 | 13.08 | 3.54 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 16.66 | 4.17 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 11.94 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 12.97 | 3.02 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.19 | 3.58 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.27 | 3.41 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 11.19 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 8.18 | 3.90 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.45 | 3.78 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.19 | 3.58 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.27 | 3.41 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.41 | 3.70 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 12.79 | 3.76 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.36 | 3.17 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 12.15 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 12.14 | 3.79 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.93 | 3.77 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 12.79 | 3.76 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.41 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.68 | 4.09 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 12.06 | 3.65 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 11.91 | 3.40 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,400 | 11.85 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 10.06 | 4.37 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.68 | 4.09 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,700 | 10.34 | 3.83 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,500 | 9.32 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 16.62 | 4.05 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 14.57 | 3.24 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.07 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,100 | 12.81 | 3.12 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,800 | 12.54 | 3.30 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 12.48 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,300 | 11.76 | 5.11 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,600 | 11.83 | 4.55 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.06 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 16.62 | 4.05 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,000 | 12.06 | 4.02 |
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.