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 | 49.67 | 4.21 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $9,900 | 33.35 | 3.37 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,900 | 33.20 | 3.05 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $10,400 | 32.69 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,800 | 49.67 | 4.21 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,800 | 27.18 | 4.00 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 31.55 | 3.76 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $8,000 | 27.32 | 3.42 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 14.11 | 3.44 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,900 | 13.92 | 3.57 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,500 | 12.23 | 3.49 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,000 | 12.03 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.74 | 4.13 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,700 | 10.72 | 3.97 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 11.06 | 3.69 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 9.12 | 3.65 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.13 | 3.05 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.47 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.47 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.13 | 3.05 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 12.91 | 4.17 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.68 | 3.84 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 12.91 | 4.17 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.05 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.68 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.52 | 3.38 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.04 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.36 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.04 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 10.69 | 3.82 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,800 | 9.92 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.28 | 3.32 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,400 | 14.28 | 4.20 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 13.98 | 3.33 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 13.67 | 3.04 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.49 | 3.37 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 12.99 | 3.42 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 12.65 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,600 | 11.63 | 4.47 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,400 | 14.28 | 4.20 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Austin Slater | TB | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 10.36 | 3.84 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 11.47 | 3.82 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 12.14 | 3.79 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,700 | 10.24 | 3.79 |
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.