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 | $11,000 | 49.18 | 4.47 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $10,400 | 39.31 | 3.78 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,800 | 36.70 | 3.40 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,300 | 36.48 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,000 | 49.18 | 4.47 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $10,400 | 39.31 | 3.78 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,600 | 35.60 | 3.71 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,300 | 27.05 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 15.95 | 3.80 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 13.65 | 3.41 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 13.03 | 3.52 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,500 | 9.79 | 3.91 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 11.24 | 3.88 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 14.26 | 4.07 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 12.58 | 3.49 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 12.55 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 14.26 | 4.07 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.16 | 3.66 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 12.58 | 3.49 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.86 | 3.38 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 12.64 | 3.08 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 12.61 | 3.60 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,600 | 11.72 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,600 | 11.72 | 4.51 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.09 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.75 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 10.61 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.87 | 3.30 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 11.94 | 2.99 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 10.61 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.67 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 9.55 | 3.41 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 8.53 | 3.41 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,300 | 15.26 | 3.55 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.66 | 3.33 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.55 | 3.46 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.51 | 3.30 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 13.63 | 3.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,600 | 13.14 | 3.65 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,300 | 12.89 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,700 | 12.70 | 4.70 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.22 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.01 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,300 | 12.89 | 3.91 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,800 | 10.66 | 3.81 |
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.