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 | $11,700 | 24.58 | 2.10 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 24.21 | 2.24 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 24.04 | 2.23 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 21.74 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Ginn | ATH | $6,900 | 16.17 | 2.34 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 21.74 | 2.34 |
| Walker Buehler | SD | $6,500 | 14.84 | 2.28 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 24.21 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 10.17 | 1.82 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 10.15 | 1.81 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,100 | 9.62 | 1.58 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,100 | 8.81 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 7.63 | 3.05 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.74 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,800 | 7.61 | 2.72 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,600 | 12.87 | 1.95 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,100 | 10.77 | 1.77 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $5,100 | 10.27 | 2.01 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 10.17 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,000 | 9.56 | 3.19 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 9.01 | 3.11 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 7.63 | 3.05 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 7.79 | 3.00 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.17 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 9.41 | 2.30 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $6,300 | 9.32 | 1.48 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,800 | 8.87 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.94 | 2.56 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.30 | 2.37 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,800 | 8.87 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.51 | 2.34 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.89 | 1.80 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,200 | 9.13 | 2.17 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,200 | 8.90 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,100 | 6.06 | 2.88 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 9.52 | 2.65 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 8.72 | 1.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 8.52 | 1.47 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,400 | 7.96 | 3.32 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 7.41 | 2.96 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 9.52 | 2.65 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,400 | 11.19 | 1.75 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,900 | 11.11 | 1.88 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 11.08 | 2.01 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,900 | 10.72 | 1.82 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,700 | 10.61 | 1.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.58 | 1.82 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,600 | 10.56 | 1.60 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.23 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,100 | 7.13 | 3.40 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 9.09 | 3.24 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 8.24 | 3.05 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.95 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,400 | 7.06 | 2.94 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 7.03 | 2.93 |
| Samad Taylor | SD | $3,300 | 9.50 | 2.88 |
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.