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 | 31.28 | 2.84 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 23.00 | 2.19 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,000 | 22.49 | 2.04 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,500 | 20.60 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,000 | 31.28 | 2.84 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,500 | 20.60 | 2.42 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,500 | 14.85 | 2.29 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 23.00 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,500 | 8.93 | 1.98 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 8.37 | 1.99 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.12 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,100 | 5.00 | 2.38 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,400 | 8.07 | 2.37 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,200 | 5.15 | 2.34 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,600 | 8.12 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 12.06 | 2.12 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 9.52 | 1.90 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 9.40 | 2.85 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.23 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 7.46 | 3.11 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 9.40 | 2.85 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.23 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 9.59 | 1.78 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.46 | 1.72 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 9.22 | 2.36 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,200 | 9.22 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 6.79 | 2.51 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 9.22 | 2.36 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 9.36 | 1.61 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,800 | 9.12 | 2.40 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.10 | 2.33 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.09 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,800 | 9.12 | 2.40 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 9.10 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 9.35 | 1.83 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,900 | 8.84 | 1.80 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,700 | 8.44 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,000 | 6.10 | 3.05 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.70 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 6.82 | 2.44 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,700 | 6.39 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $10,000 | 11.57 | 1.16 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 11.22 | 1.87 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 11.19 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.05 | 1.84 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,900 | 10.40 | 2.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.94 | 1.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 9.88 | 1.65 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Velazquez | STL | $2,100 | 7.43 | 3.54 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,700 | 7.93 | 2.94 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,000 | 8.79 | 2.93 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 7.01 | 2.92 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.81 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,300 | 6.47 | 2.81 |
| Wade Meckler | LAA | $3,200 | 8.69 | 2.72 |
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.