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 | $11,000 | 29.73 | 2.70 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,500 | 23.55 | 2.24 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 23.42 | 2.46 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,700 | 21.02 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,000 | 29.73 | 2.70 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 23.42 | 2.46 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,500 | 17.96 | 2.40 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $6,600 | 15.08 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 11.23 | 1.81 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.27 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $5,400 | 9.59 | 1.78 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 9.20 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,600 | 7.96 | 3.06 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.74 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,000 | 5.33 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 11.23 | 1.81 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,400 | 10.63 | 1.66 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.34 | 1.72 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $4,800 | 9.91 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,400 | 7.59 | 3.16 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $2,600 | 7.96 | 3.06 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 7.92 | 3.05 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,100 | 9.44 | 3.05 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 9.49 | 1.98 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 9.06 | 1.68 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $5,100 | 8.98 | 1.76 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,800 | 8.94 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,400 | 7.58 | 3.16 |
| Luis Urias | TOR | $2,100 | 5.90 | 2.81 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Edwin Arroyo | CIN | $2,500 | 5.89 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.11 | 1.66 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,600 | 10.08 | 2.80 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 9.11 | 2.40 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 6.95 | 3.02 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,600 | 10.08 | 2.80 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 6.68 | 2.57 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 8.69 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,300 | 10.40 | 1.65 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,600 | 9.59 | 2.67 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,700 | 9.01 | 3.34 |
| Amed Rosario | NYY | $3,500 | 8.56 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,700 | 9.01 | 3.34 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,600 | 9.59 | 2.67 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 11.47 | 3.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,500 | 10.99 | 2.00 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 10.80 | 1.66 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 10.16 | 1.56 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $5,000 | 10.06 | 2.01 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,600 | 9.93 | 2.16 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,900 | 9.90 | 2.54 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,300 | 9.56 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 11.47 | 3.82 |
| Junior Perez | CWS | $2,000 | 6.26 | 3.13 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 7.87 | 3.03 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 7.53 | 3.01 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,700 | 8.07 | 2.99 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,600 | 7.51 | 2.89 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 7.50 | 2.88 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 6.67 | 2.78 |
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.