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 | $11,500 | 24.48 | 2.13 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,500 | 23.88 | 2.27 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,500 | 17.02 | 2.00 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,000 | 16.47 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatsuya Imai | HOU | $6,300 | 15.15 | 2.41 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,500 | 23.88 | 2.27 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $7,200 | 16.19 | 2.25 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,500 | 24.48 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 9.97 | 1.78 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.15 | 1.99 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,200 | 8.74 | 0.95 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 8.73 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 8.21 | 2.57 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.49 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,700 | 6.26 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $9,600 | 11.37 | 1.18 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,300 | 10.60 | 2.46 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 9.97 | 1.78 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,700 | 9.82 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,200 | 6.59 | 2.99 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,600 | 7.41 | 2.85 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 5.53 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,200 | 9.02 | 2.82 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,500 | 8.95 | 1.63 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 8.92 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,200 | 9.02 | 2.82 |
| Luis Urias | TOR | $2,100 | 5.70 | 2.71 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 5.65 | 2.26 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 9.52 | 2.11 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,600 | 9.06 | 2.52 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 8.40 | 2.15 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 8.39 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,400 | 7.04 | 2.93 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,600 | 9.06 | 2.52 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,400 | 7.52 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $7,600 | 9.42 | 1.24 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 8.49 | 1.49 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 8.45 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,700 | 7.73 | 2.86 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 8.13 | 2.80 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $3,100 | 7.97 | 2.57 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 12.37 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,400 | 10.76 | 1.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.26 | 1.71 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,700 | 9.83 | 2.09 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 9.75 | 2.71 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,000 | 9.61 | 1.92 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 9.61 | 1.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 9.54 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,500 | 7.74 | 3.10 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 9.75 | 2.71 |
| James Outman | DET | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Jonah Cox | SF | $3,200 | 8.49 | 2.65 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
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.