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 | $12,400 | 31.16 | 2.51 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 22.43 | 2.04 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 15.99 | 1.78 |
| Landen Roupp | SF | $8,300 | 14.91 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $12,400 | 31.16 | 2.51 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 22.43 | 2.04 |
| Landen Roupp | SF | $8,300 | 14.91 | 1.80 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 15.99 | 1.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.72 | 1.88 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,800 | 7.99 | 2.10 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 7.99 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,700 | 6.23 | 2.31 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,000 | 6.79 | 2.26 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,400 | 5.40 | 2.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 11.58 | 2.82 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.72 | 1.88 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,000 | 9.48 | 1.05 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,900 | 9.45 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Keys | TOR | $2,200 | 6.71 | 3.05 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 11.58 | 2.82 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,600 | 6.50 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.54 | 1.91 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.18 | 1.77 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 9.10 | 2.53 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,400 | 9.05 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,000 | 6.50 | 3.25 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 9.10 | 2.53 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.43 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $9,400 | 10.02 | 1.07 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $8,600 | 9.22 | 1.07 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,800 | 8.97 | 1.87 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 8.87 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronny Mauricio | NYM | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.64 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.83 | 2.53 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,800 | 6.57 | 2.35 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,300 | 11.32 | 1.80 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 8.99 | 2.14 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
| Bo Bichette | NYM | $4,300 | 8.71 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 8.24 | 2.42 |
| David Hamilton | MIL | $3,100 | 6.98 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.97 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,600 | 10.66 | 1.11 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.64 | 1.72 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,300 | 10.59 | 2.46 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 10.30 | 1.75 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,400 | 10.02 | 2.28 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $8,000 | 9.15 | 1.14 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,500 | 9.09 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,100 | 5.83 | 2.77 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | HOU | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,500 | 9.09 | 2.60 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,400 | 8.68 | 2.55 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,900 | 7.29 | 2.51 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,300 | 10.59 | 2.46 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
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.