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 | 43.07 | 3.88 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,600 | 37.24 | 3.88 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 36.38 | 3.64 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $10,400 | 36.09 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,100 | 43.07 | 3.88 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,600 | 37.24 | 3.88 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 36.38 | 3.64 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $10,400 | 36.09 | 3.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 13.16 | 3.29 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 11.51 | 3.60 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 11.09 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.94 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $2,900 | 10.50 | 3.62 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 11.51 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.56 | 3.54 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.63 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,700 | 7.15 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.56 | 3.54 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,700 | 7.15 | 2.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 11.71 | 3.44 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 10.30 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 11.71 | 3.44 |
| Donovan Walton | LAA | $2,000 | 6.61 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 9.67 | 3.12 |
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,500 | 9.16 | 3.66 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 8.76 | 2.83 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 8.76 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Workman | DET | $2,500 | 9.16 | 3.66 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 9.67 | 3.12 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 8.76 | 3.02 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 8.41 | 3.00 |
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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 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 11.51 | 3.71 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 11.46 | 3.58 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,800 | 11.39 | 3.00 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,200 | 11.08 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,600 | 10.43 | 4.01 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 10.63 | 3.94 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
| Leody Taveras | BAL | $2,600 | 9.68 | 3.72 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 11.51 | 3.71 |
| Derek Hill | CWS | $2,200 | 8.14 | 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.