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 | $11,600 | 27.20 | 2.35 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $12,200 | 21.31 | 1.75 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $11,600 | 20.88 | 1.80 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 19.77 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,600 | 27.20 | 2.35 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $7,700 | 18.10 | 2.35 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $7,700 | 17.62 | 2.29 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $6,300 | 14.10 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.01 | 1.76 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 9.73 | 2.50 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,800 | 8.72 | 2.29 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,700 | 8.49 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Porter | LAA | $2,000 | 5.85 | 2.93 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,000 | 8.05 | 2.68 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.61 | 2.55 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,300 | 11.99 | 1.90 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,100 | 10.07 | 2.46 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.01 | 1.76 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,500 | 9.94 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Porter | LAA | $2,000 | 5.85 | 2.93 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,200 | 9.17 | 2.87 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,600 | 7.39 | 2.84 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,000 | 8.05 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.65 | 1.75 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $9,200 | 8.89 | 0.97 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.13 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,400 | 8.14 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 7.29 | 2.60 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.52 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 7.45 | 2.40 |
| Edwin Arroyo | CIN | $2,000 | 4.65 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 9.78 | 1.69 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 9.78 | 2.04 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 9.66 | 2.20 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $7,600 | 9.05 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.64 | 2.54 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $3,900 | 8.66 | 2.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 9.89 | 2.91 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,100 | 9.30 | 1.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 8.96 | 1.99 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 9.89 | 2.91 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,500 | 8.51 | 2.43 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | SEA | $2,500 | 5.73 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 11.61 | 1.84 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 11.18 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.96 | 1.89 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,400 | 10.75 | 1.68 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.72 | 1.82 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,100 | 10.37 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.36 | 1.82 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,600 | 10.02 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,300 | 7.43 | 3.23 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 7.28 | 3.16 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Samad Taylor | SD | $2,600 | 7.79 | 2.99 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 7.44 | 2.98 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,600 | 7.72 | 2.97 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 6.97 | 2.91 |
| Kameron Misner | KC | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
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.