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 | $10,800 | 25.52 | 2.36 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,600 | 23.79 | 2.24 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,600 | 22.09 | 2.30 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 21.18 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,000 | 17.36 | 2.48 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 21.18 | 2.43 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 25.52 | 2.36 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $8,600 | 20.28 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,400 | 10.92 | 1.71 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,500 | 9.69 | 2.15 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 9.39 | 2.24 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 9.06 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Trevino | CIN | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
| Joey Bart | ATL | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Tyler Heineman | LAA | $2,000 | 4.98 | 2.49 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $3,500 | 8.66 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,500 | 11.35 | 1.75 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $7,400 | 11.26 | 1.52 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,400 | 10.92 | 1.71 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $4,400 | 9.92 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Keys | TOR | $2,000 | 7.05 | 3.53 |
| Eric Wagaman | NYM | $2,300 | 6.76 | 2.94 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.56 | 2.85 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,100 | 8.70 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $4,800 | 9.84 | 2.05 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $9,200 | 9.76 | 1.06 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 9.72 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,000 | 7.13 | 3.57 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,200 | 6.59 | 3.00 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $2,600 | 6.42 | 2.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.84 | 1.72 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $5,800 | 10.23 | 1.76 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 9.79 | 2.51 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.56 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 9.79 | 2.51 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,900 | 7.01 | 2.42 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,400 | 10.98 | 1.72 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,500 | 9.85 | 2.81 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,000 | 9.37 | 3.12 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,300 | 8.83 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,500 | 8.44 | 3.37 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,000 | 9.37 | 3.12 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 7.06 | 3.07 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,500 | 9.85 | 2.81 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,600 | 11.76 | 1.78 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,800 | 11.73 | 2.44 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 11.61 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.62 | 1.71 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,900 | 10.59 | 2.72 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,200 | 10.42 | 2.48 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $8,600 | 10.17 | 1.18 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.12 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Perez | CWS | $2,400 | 8.12 | 3.38 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,300 | 6.93 | 3.01 |
| Ben Malgeri | DET | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,200 | 9.49 | 2.96 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | HOU | $2,300 | 6.64 | 2.89 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.83 |
| James Outman | DET | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
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.