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 | $11,300 | 46.96 | 4.16 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,700 | 43.35 | 4.05 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,600 | 42.13 | 3.97 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $9,900 | 34.92 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,300 | 46.96 | 4.16 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,700 | 43.35 | 4.05 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,600 | 42.13 | 3.97 |
| Walker Buehler | SD | $7,400 | 28.48 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 16.72 | 3.89 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 12.99 | 3.94 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,800 | 12.78 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,200 | 8.89 | 4.04 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 12.99 | 3.94 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,400 | 9.39 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,100 | 13.48 | 3.29 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.31 | 3.23 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 11.30 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.14 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.39 | 3.58 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 7.32 | 3.33 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.65 | 4.14 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 12.96 | 3.70 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.92 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,100 | 10.41 | 4.96 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.65 | 4.14 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.02 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.92 | 3.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 11.56 | 3.40 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 11.15 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.85 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 14.82 | 3.45 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.64 | 3.57 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.51 | 3.45 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,900 | 14.51 | 3.72 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.27 | 3.76 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.02 | 3.19 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.94 | 3.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.47 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.52 | 4.32 |
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 11.97 | 4.28 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 10.99 | 4.23 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.59 | 3.99 |
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.