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 | 24.73 | 2.47 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 21.03 | 2.10 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.56 | 2.28 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,000 | 19.65 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,000 | 14.99 | 2.50 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,000 | 24.73 | 2.47 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.56 | 2.28 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,000 | 19.65 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,900 | 8.01 | 2.05 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $4,200 | 7.99 | 1.90 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,700 | 7.97 | 1.70 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.70 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,900 | 8.01 | 2.05 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,700 | 5.46 | 2.02 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,900 | 5.81 | 2.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,300 | 9.65 | 1.82 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.21 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.70 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,400 | 8.71 | 2.56 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 8.23 | 2.49 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,800 | 8.59 | 2.26 |
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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 | 7.87 | 2.19 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,800 | 7.42 | 1.95 |
| Oswald Peraza | LAA | $3,500 | 6.41 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,600 | 7.87 | 2.19 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 10.55 | 2.03 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,800 | 7.42 | 1.95 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,800 | 5.43 | 1.94 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.60 | 2.04 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 9.03 | 1.67 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.15 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $4,600 | 7.98 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.15 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.60 | 2.04 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $3,900 | 7.36 | 1.89 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 9.05 | 1.89 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 7.35 | 1.84 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,900 | 6.85 | 1.76 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 6.82 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,200 | 6.44 | 2.01 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 9.05 | 1.89 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 7.35 | 1.84 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 6.82 | 1.79 |
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 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,800 | 8.91 | 1.86 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,100 | 8.88 | 2.17 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.09 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,200 | 8.67 | 1.67 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,100 | 8.66 | 2.79 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,900 | 8.59 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 7.45 | 3.24 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,100 | 8.66 | 2.79 |
| Wade Meckler | LAA | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $3,200 | 7.69 | 2.40 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,600 | 6.09 | 2.34 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
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.