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 | $10,500 | 28.63 | 2.73 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,700 | 21.71 | 2.03 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $10,000 | 21.63 | 2.16 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,500 | 21.15 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,500 | 28.63 | 2.73 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,500 | 21.15 | 2.49 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,700 | 19.88 | 2.28 |
| Bubba Chandler | PIT | $6,000 | 13.53 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.58 | 1.68 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 7.86 | 1.96 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,300 | 7.83 | 2.37 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 7.77 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.65 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,300 | 5.81 | 2.53 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,100 | 5.25 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 11.81 | 2.11 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,400 | 9.92 | 1.84 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.87 | 1.79 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.58 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,300 | 9.40 | 2.85 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.65 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,500 | 9.10 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.73 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 9.95 | 1.95 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,900 | 9.55 | 2.45 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.47 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,900 | 9.55 | 2.45 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.35 | 2.37 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.02 | 1.82 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 9.56 | 2.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 9.42 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 9.42 | 2.69 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,200 | 7.84 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.84 | 1.97 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,900 | 9.56 | 1.95 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.69 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.30 | 2.41 |
| Luis Rengifo | MIL | $2,600 | 6.11 | 2.35 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 12.39 | 2.00 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.09 | 1.91 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 11.06 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.00 | 1.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.44 | 1.66 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,200 | 10.36 | 1.99 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,400 | 10.33 | 1.91 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 8.59 | 3.73 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,200 | 7.81 | 3.55 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,000 | 7.00 | 3.50 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,100 | 7.01 | 3.34 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 6.26 | 2.84 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.75 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
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.