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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,000 | 24.95 | 2.49 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 20.99 | 2.10 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.74 | 2.30 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,000 | 20.69 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,000 | 15.21 | 2.53 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,000 | 24.95 | 2.49 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,000 | 20.69 | 2.30 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.74 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,900 | 8.03 | 2.06 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,700 | 7.98 | 1.70 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 6.74 | 2.59 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 6.74 | 2.59 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,400 | 5.85 | 2.44 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 5.40 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,300 | 10.56 | 1.99 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,400 | 8.71 | 2.56 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,800 | 8.59 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 6.74 | 2.59 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,400 | 8.71 | 2.56 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 8.23 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 10.55 | 2.03 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,400 | 6.24 | 1.42 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,600 | 6.12 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
| Adam Frazier | LAA | $2,700 | 5.88 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 10.55 | 2.03 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,600 | 6.12 | 1.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 9.04 | 1.67 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.15 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,400 | 6.86 | 2.86 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.15 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 9.46 | 1.97 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 7.32 | 1.83 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,900 | 6.85 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,000 | 5.14 | 2.57 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,200 | 6.63 | 2.07 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 9.46 | 1.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.55 | 1.93 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.10 | 1.71 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,800 | 9.55 | 2.51 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,800 | 8.92 | 1.86 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 8.74 | 1.46 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,200 | 8.73 | 2.08 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,200 | 8.65 | 1.66 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 8.65 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,200 | 6.90 | 3.14 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,100 | 8.64 | 2.79 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,800 | 7.79 | 2.78 |
| Wade Meckler | LAA | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,800 | 9.55 | 2.51 |
| Rikuu Nishida | CWS | $2,100 | 5.18 | 2.47 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
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.