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 | $11,800 | 54.60 | 4.63 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,300 | 39.66 | 3.85 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $11,400 | 38.98 | 3.42 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,500 | 36.37 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,800 | 54.60 | 4.63 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $7,700 | 32.21 | 4.18 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,800 | 35.09 | 3.99 |
| Freddy Peralta | NYM | $8,600 | 33.85 | 3.94 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 16.29 | 3.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.82 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.12 | 3.91 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.11 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.85 | 4.02 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.11 | 3.91 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.12 | 3.91 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 16.29 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 12.63 | 3.24 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.83 | 3.48 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 9.78 | 3.49 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.83 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 12.02 | 3.34 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 11.98 | 2.99 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 10.91 | 3.64 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,200 | 7.78 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.86 | 3.48 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.37 | 3.34 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.25 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,000 | 8.77 | 4.38 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 9.26 | 3.71 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 9.94 | 3.68 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 15.36 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.82 | 3.61 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.82 | 3.80 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 14.81 | 3.90 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 13.73 | 3.81 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $4,300 | 13.16 | 3.06 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.15 | 3.21 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 12.91 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 11.71 | 4.68 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,100 | 9.33 | 4.44 |
| Nelson Velazquez | STL | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 11.87 | 4.09 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,600 | 10.48 | 4.03 |
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.