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 | $11,100 | 43.45 | 3.91 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $10,400 | 38.01 | 3.66 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,600 | 37.56 | 3.91 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 36.32 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,100 | 43.45 | 3.91 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,600 | 37.56 | 3.91 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $10,400 | 38.01 | 3.66 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 36.32 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 14.35 | 3.59 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 11.51 | 3.60 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 11.06 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.94 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 11.51 | 3.60 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 14.35 | 3.59 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,300 | 8.19 | 3.56 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.63 |
| Rikuu Nishida | CWS | $2,100 | 6.17 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
| Rikuu Nishida | CWS | $2,100 | 6.17 | 2.94 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 8.14 | 2.63 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.73 | 3.54 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 11.73 | 3.45 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 11.37 | 3.45 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.73 | 3.54 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 11.37 | 3.45 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 11.73 | 3.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 9.64 | 3.11 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 8.78 | 2.83 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 8.76 | 3.02 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 8.72 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 9.64 | 3.11 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 8.66 | 3.09 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 8.76 | 3.02 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 8.78 | 2.83 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 15.22 | 3.62 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.36 | 3.26 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 12.39 | 4.43 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.66 | 4.16 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 11.48 | 3.70 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 11.42 | 3.57 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,800 | 11.41 | 3.00 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $2,800 | 12.39 | 4.43 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,400 | 10.32 | 4.30 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.66 | 4.16 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 9.68 | 4.03 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 10.87 | 4.02 |
| Leody Taveras | BAL | $2,600 | 9.70 | 3.73 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 11.48 | 3.70 |
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.