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 | 42.66 | 3.81 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,600 | 41.23 | 3.55 |
| Landen Roupp | SF | $8,800 | 30.89 | 3.51 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,300 | 30.75 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,800 | 27.10 | 3.99 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,200 | 42.66 | 3.81 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,300 | 30.75 | 3.70 |
| Tatsuya Imai | HOU | $8,300 | 29.60 | 3.57 |
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 | 13.28 | 3.79 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 12.43 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.06 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,500 | 13.74 | 3.93 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.80 |
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 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 7.16 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.38 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 7.16 | 3.26 |
| 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 | 12.30 | 3.73 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 12.24 | 4.22 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 12.24 | 4.22 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 12.30 | 3.73 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 11.15 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 16.03 | 3.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 14.50 | 3.37 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.64 | 3.17 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 12.77 | 3.99 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 12.74 | 3.18 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 12.73 | 3.98 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,000 | 12.71 | 3.18 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Cox | SF | $2,400 | 10.62 | 4.43 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 11.62 | 4.30 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,100 | 8.70 | 4.14 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,100 | 8.51 | 4.05 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 12.77 | 3.99 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 12.73 | 3.98 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,600 | 10.25 | 3.94 |
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.