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 | 49.48 | 4.19 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $9,900 | 35.78 | 3.61 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,900 | 35.71 | 3.28 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 35.06 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,800 | 49.48 | 4.19 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,400 | 35.06 | 4.17 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,800 | 28.28 | 4.16 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,600 | 32.15 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,100 | 14.36 | 3.50 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,900 | 13.92 | 3.57 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,200 | 12.38 | 3.87 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,500 | 12.23 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.74 | 4.13 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,200 | 12.38 | 3.87 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.41 | 3.12 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.47 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 13.41 | 3.12 |
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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 | 13.37 | 4.31 |
| 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 | 13.37 | 4.31 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.68 | 3.84 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.30 | 3.32 |
| 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 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.04 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 9.21 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,400 | 14.86 | 4.37 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.28 | 3.32 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 13.67 | 3.04 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.49 | 3.37 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 13.33 | 3.17 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 12.99 | 3.42 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,100 | 10.27 | 4.89 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,600 | 11.67 | 4.49 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,400 | 14.86 | 4.37 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 10.56 | 3.91 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 11.47 | 3.82 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,700 | 10.24 | 3.79 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,900 | 10.93 | 3.77 |
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.