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 | 24.34 | 2.12 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,500 | 23.95 | 2.28 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,500 | 16.22 | 1.91 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,000 | 16.09 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatsuya Imai | HOU | $6,300 | 15.33 | 2.43 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,500 | 23.95 | 2.28 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $7,300 | 15.54 | 2.13 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,500 | 24.34 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,600 | 9.15 | 1.99 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,200 | 8.72 | 0.95 |
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 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,900 | 6.79 | 2.34 |
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 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| LuJames Groover | ARI | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 8.21 | 2.57 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 9.44 | 2.25 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 9.12 | 1.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,500 | 8.95 | 1.63 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 8.82 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,200 | 8.59 | 2.68 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.44 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 8.24 | 2.29 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,400 | 5.47 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 9.16 | 2.04 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,600 | 8.43 | 2.34 |
| 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 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,700 | 6.59 | 2.44 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,600 | 8.43 | 2.34 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,500 | 8.93 | 2.55 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 8.49 | 1.49 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $7,600 | 8.42 | 1.11 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 8.23 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,700 | 7.89 | 2.92 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $3,100 | 7.97 | 2.57 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| 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 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,700 | 10.32 | 2.19 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.26 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,400 | 9.81 | 1.53 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 9.75 | 2.71 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,000 | 9.61 | 1.92 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 9.54 | 1.73 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 9.44 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 9.75 | 2.71 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.63 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
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.