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 | $11,200 | 42.43 | 3.79 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,600 | 41.35 | 3.56 |
| Tatsuya Imai | HOU | $8,300 | 29.96 | 3.61 |
| Connelly Early | BOS | $8,600 | 29.94 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,800 | 27.10 | 3.99 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,200 | 42.43 | 3.79 |
| Tatsuya Imai | HOU | $8,300 | 29.96 | 3.61 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,600 | 41.35 | 3.56 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,500 | 15.41 | 3.42 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,500 | 13.74 | 3.93 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 13.55 | 3.87 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.43 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.25 | 4.22 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $2,900 | 11.44 | 3.94 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,500 | 13.74 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 11.98 | 3.15 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.38 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 8.77 | 3.25 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 7.73 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 7.73 | 3.51 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.38 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 8.77 | 3.25 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 11.98 | 3.15 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 11.85 | 3.59 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 11.39 | 3.93 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 11.39 | 3.93 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 11.15 | 3.28 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.03 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 16.03 | 3.91 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.64 | 3.17 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.21 | 3.07 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 12.77 | 3.99 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,000 | 12.71 | 3.18 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 12.51 | 3.13 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.17 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 12.77 | 3.99 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,000 | 11.82 | 3.94 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 16.03 | 3.91 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.91 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,600 | 10.15 | 3.90 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.89 |
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.