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 | 30.75 | 2.48 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 23.13 | 2.10 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,000 | 16.40 | 1.82 |
| Landen Roupp | SF | $8,300 | 15.03 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $12,400 | 30.75 | 2.48 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,000 | 23.13 | 2.10 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $5,800 | 11.16 | 1.92 |
| Walker Buehler | SD | $7,500 | 14.00 | 1.87 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 10.72 | 1.88 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $7,400 | 8.83 | 1.19 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 8.35 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,300 | 5.27 | 2.29 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 12.06 | 2.94 |
| 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 | 6.63 | 3.01 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 12.06 | 2.94 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,400 | 5.97 | 2.49 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,900 | 9.45 | 2.42 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.55 | 1.84 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.54 | 1.91 |
| 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 | 6.79 | 3.39 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 9.10 | 2.53 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,400 | 5.65 | 2.36 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,300 | 6.94 | 2.10 |
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 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 9.21 | 2.19 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,800 | 8.97 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 9.21 | 2.19 |
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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 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 8.80 | 2.93 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.59 |
| David Hamilton | MIL | $3,100 | 6.98 | 2.25 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,200 | 11.14 | 2.65 |
| 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 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,700 | 9.96 | 2.69 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,400 | 9.44 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,900 | 8.46 | 2.92 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,300 | 6.65 | 2.89 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 7.52 | 2.69 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,700 | 9.96 | 2.69 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,200 | 11.14 | 2.65 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,900 | 7.60 | 2.62 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,400 | 8.68 | 2.55 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,100 | 7.90 | 2.55 |
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.