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 | 27.88 | 2.66 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $10,000 | 21.60 | 2.16 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,700 | 21.11 | 1.97 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,700 | 20.70 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,500 | 27.88 | 2.66 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,500 | 20.62 | 2.43 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,700 | 19.65 | 2.26 |
| Bubba Chandler | PIT | $6,000 | 13.54 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.57 | 1.68 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,200 | 8.16 | 1.94 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,300 | 7.82 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.53 | 2.90 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.28 | 2.73 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,200 | 5.65 | 2.57 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.48 |
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 | 9.57 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.53 | 2.90 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.28 | 2.73 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 5.68 | 2.70 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,300 | 8.51 | 2.58 |
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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 | 9.81 | 2.52 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.47 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,900 | 9.81 | 2.52 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,300 | 7.91 | 2.40 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.03 | 2.27 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,600 | 7.98 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.03 | 1.82 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 9.56 | 2.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.08 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 8.76 | 2.50 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 4.88 | 2.44 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.78 | 1.85 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.70 | 1.94 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,900 | 9.56 | 1.95 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $4,100 | 8.19 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,200 | 7.32 | 2.29 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,400 | 7.57 | 2.23 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,400 | 7.30 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 11.61 | 1.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.09 | 1.91 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 11.06 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.81 | 1.80 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,200 | 10.34 | 1.99 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 10.08 | 1.60 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,000 | 10.03 | 2.01 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,400 | 9.89 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,300 | 6.89 | 3.00 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.82 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.75 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $3,000 | 8.19 | 2.73 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Nick Castellanos | SD | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.55 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
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.