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 | 48.48 | 4.57 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,100 | 37.11 | 3.67 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,500 | 34.53 | 4.06 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,800 | 33.69 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,600 | 48.48 | 4.57 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,800 | 33.69 | 4.32 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $7,600 | 32.19 | 4.24 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $8,500 | 34.53 | 4.06 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 16.66 | 4.17 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 13.12 | 2.98 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,700 | 12.85 | 3.47 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,200 | 9.49 | 4.31 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 16.66 | 4.17 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,900 | 11.62 | 4.01 |
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 12.95 | 3.01 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.66 | 3.43 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.24 | 3.04 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 11.19 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.05 | 3.62 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.66 | 3.58 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.66 | 3.43 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.04 | 3.34 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.93 | 3.77 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,400 | 12.79 | 3.76 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.71 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.41 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.64 | 4.08 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 12.64 | 4.08 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,700 | 10.34 | 3.83 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,500 | 9.32 | 3.73 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 12.06 | 3.65 |
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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 | 14.27 | 3.17 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 13.67 | 3.33 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.07 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,700 | 13.26 | 3.58 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,800 | 12.74 | 3.35 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,100 | 12.59 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,600 | 11.78 | 4.53 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,400 | 9.87 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,200 | 8.98 | 4.08 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.06 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 16.62 | 4.05 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,100 | 12.57 | 4.05 |
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.