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 | 25.78 | 2.22 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 21.22 | 2.28 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $12,200 | 20.88 | 1.71 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $11,600 | 20.49 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Mize | DET | $8,000 | 18.48 | 2.31 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 21.22 | 2.28 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $7,700 | 17.46 | 2.27 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $7,700 | 17.46 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.07 | 1.77 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 9.73 | 2.50 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,100 | 9.59 | 1.57 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,600 | 9.23 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.78 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,100 | 5.52 | 2.63 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,100 | 5.44 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,300 | 12.04 | 1.91 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.07 | 1.77 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,200 | 9.79 | 3.06 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 9.73 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,200 | 9.79 | 3.06 |
| Trey Mancini | LAA | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.79 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.78 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 9.69 | 2.15 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.65 | 1.75 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $9,200 | 8.89 | 0.97 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,700 | 8.37 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 7.45 | 2.66 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 7.12 | 2.30 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,700 | 8.37 | 2.26 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 9.69 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,800 | 9.74 | 2.03 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 9.69 | 1.67 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 9.69 | 2.20 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $7,600 | 9.05 | 1.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,700 | 7.67 | 2.84 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 7.21 | 2.48 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.38 | 2.47 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,900 | 7.11 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 9.38 | 2.08 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,100 | 9.30 | 1.82 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,500 | 8.82 | 2.52 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 8.77 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 6.67 | 2.67 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 8.77 | 2.58 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,500 | 8.82 | 2.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 11.57 | 1.84 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 11.00 | 2.00 |
| 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 | 10.39 | 2.04 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.36 | 1.82 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,600 | 9.92 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,600 | 7.91 | 3.04 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,300 | 6.96 | 3.03 |
| Samad Taylor | SD | $2,600 | 7.79 | 2.99 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 7.44 | 2.98 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.95 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 6.97 | 2.91 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $3,100 | 8.74 | 2.82 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,400 | 9.58 | 2.82 |
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.