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 | $11,000 | 45.14 | 4.10 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 41.78 | 3.87 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,500 | 39.10 | 3.72 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,100 | 36.81 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 45.14 | 4.10 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 41.78 | 3.87 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,500 | 39.10 | 3.72 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,700 | 32.40 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,200 | 15.27 | 3.64 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,600 | 13.14 | 3.65 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 12.78 | 4.26 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 12.77 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 12.78 | 4.26 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 9.92 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.16 | 3.76 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,600 | 12.92 | 3.59 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 12.71 | 3.35 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,000 | 10.73 | 5.36 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.16 | 3.76 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.88 | 3.56 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.30 | 4.03 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 13.06 | 4.08 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.32 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.32 | 4.11 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 13.06 | 4.08 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.30 | 4.03 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,900 | 14.56 | 3.73 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 12.94 | 4.04 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.57 | 3.59 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,300 | 11.83 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 12.94 | 4.04 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.73 | 3.97 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 9.26 | 3.86 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 15.69 | 5.23 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 15.41 | 3.67 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 15.30 | 3.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.29 | 3.25 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,800 | 13.94 | 3.67 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.92 | 4.35 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,700 | 13.57 | 3.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.41 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 15.69 | 5.23 |
| Junior Perez | CWS | $2,200 | 11.25 | 5.11 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,500 | 11.16 | 4.47 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.92 | 4.35 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,200 | 9.55 | 4.34 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 11.86 | 4.24 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,600 | 10.99 | 4.23 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,800 | 11.72 | 4.19 |
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.