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 | 26.97 | 2.31 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 24.96 | 2.31 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 23.90 | 2.21 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $10,600 | 19.63 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Ginn | ATH | $6,900 | 16.17 | 2.34 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,700 | 26.97 | 2.31 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 24.96 | 2.31 |
| Walker Buehler | SD | $6,500 | 14.90 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 10.01 | 1.79 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 9.80 | 1.75 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 9.64 | 1.89 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,100 | 9.28 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,400 | 6.77 | 2.82 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,800 | 7.61 | 2.72 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,600 | 12.37 | 1.87 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,100 | 10.77 | 1.77 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $5,100 | 10.29 | 2.02 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 10.01 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 6.52 | 3.10 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,000 | 9.19 | 3.06 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,400 | 7.33 | 3.05 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 7.46 | 2.87 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $6,300 | 10.00 | 1.59 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 9.74 | 2.07 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 9.41 | 2.30 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,800 | 8.87 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 8.33 | 2.69 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,800 | 8.87 | 2.33 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.11 | 2.32 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,400 | 8.13 | 3.39 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,800 | 6.88 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 9.52 | 2.65 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 8.52 | 1.47 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,300 | 8.39 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 7.41 | 2.96 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 9.52 | 2.65 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,000 | 7.68 | 2.56 |
| Donovan Walton | LAA | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 11.26 | 2.05 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,400 | 11.19 | 1.75 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,900 | 11.11 | 1.88 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,700 | 10.91 | 1.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.58 | 1.82 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,600 | 10.56 | 1.60 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,900 | 10.25 | 1.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.23 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,000 | 6.81 | 3.41 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,100 | 7.03 | 3.35 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 7.74 | 3.23 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 8.89 | 3.18 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 8.44 | 3.13 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,000 | 6.21 | 3.11 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,300 | 7.16 | 3.11 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,000 | 5.78 | 2.89 |
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.