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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 29.45 | 2.75 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 21.72 | 2.07 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,800 | 20.09 | 2.28 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,400 | 19.55 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,700 | 29.45 | 2.75 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,800 | 20.09 | 2.28 |
| Shane Bieber | TOR | $8,500 | 18.41 | 2.17 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,400 | 19.55 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 11.29 | 2.17 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $9,600 | 9.73 | 1.01 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 9.32 | 2.03 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,400 | 9.28 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.99 | 2.72 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,300 | 6.23 | 2.71 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $10,000 | 11.74 | 1.17 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 11.29 | 2.17 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,900 | 10.48 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.36 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,200 | 7.23 | 3.28 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,600 | 7.63 | 2.94 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 8.76 | 2.92 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $7,600 | 10.16 | 1.34 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 9.81 | 1.72 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | SD | $2,100 | 5.70 | 2.71 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,600 | 6.45 | 2.48 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,900 | 8.68 | 2.23 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,700 | 9.99 | 2.13 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $8,800 | 9.31 | 1.06 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.05 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 7.36 | 2.54 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,200 | 5.31 | 2.42 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 10.27 | 1.77 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.43 | 2.77 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,000 | 8.34 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 7.34 | 2.94 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.43 | 2.77 |
| Blaze Alexander | BAL | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 7.30 | 2.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,100 | 11.17 | 1.83 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,300 | 10.78 | 2.51 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,400 | 10.63 | 1.66 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $6,600 | 9.77 | 1.48 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 9.76 | 1.71 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,900 | 9.74 | 2.50 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $4,000 | 9.73 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 8.25 | 3.30 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,100 | 6.85 | 3.26 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 7.75 | 3.23 |
| Samad Taylor | SD | $3,200 | 9.48 | 2.96 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,700 | 7.93 | 2.94 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,000 | 8.72 | 2.91 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,800 | 8.08 | 2.89 |
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.