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 | $10,700 | 22.28 | 2.08 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,400 | 20.59 | 2.19 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,100 | 19.35 | 2.13 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,000 | 18.71 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,400 | 18.64 | 2.52 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,000 | 18.71 | 2.34 |
| Brandon Young | BAL | $6,700 | 14.65 | 2.19 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,400 | 20.59 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,000 | 9.78 | 4.89 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,100 | 9.68 | 1.90 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 9.63 | 1.78 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,900 | 9.53 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,000 | 9.78 | 4.89 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 6.59 | 3.30 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.79 |
| Tyler Heineman | LAA | $2,000 | 5.36 | 2.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,500 | 11.22 | 2.04 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,400 | 10.30 | 2.34 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,800 | 10.26 | 2.14 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | PIT | $4,900 | 10.04 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,000 | 9.78 | 4.89 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 6.59 | 3.30 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 8.77 | 2.92 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.79 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.94 | 2.03 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 9.88 | 1.94 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $5,000 | 9.75 | 1.95 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,800 | 9.24 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | TOR | $2,100 | 6.07 | 2.89 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $2,500 | 6.00 | 2.40 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,600 | 6.19 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.51 | 1.64 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,100 | 9.92 | 2.42 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,300 | 9.60 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,200 | 5.83 | 2.65 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,300 | 8.58 | 2.60 |
| Tsung-Che Cheng | BOS | $2,000 | 5.16 | 2.58 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,000 | 10.68 | 1.78 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,600 | 9.57 | 2.66 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 9.20 | 2.19 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,900 | 8.87 | 3.06 |
| Amed Rosario | NYY | $2,800 | 8.49 | 3.03 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 8.78 | 2.93 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 5.70 | 2.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,600 | 12.11 | 1.83 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 11.16 | 1.77 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.55 | 1.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.43 | 1.71 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,200 | 10.16 | 2.42 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,100 | 10.14 | 2.47 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,400 | 10.12 | 2.98 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,900 | 10.11 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,200 | 7.88 | 3.58 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,000 | 6.21 | 3.10 |
| Derek Hill | PHI | $2,300 | 6.87 | 2.99 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,400 | 10.12 | 2.98 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,200 | 9.26 | 2.89 |
| Alan Roden | MIN | $2,100 | 5.94 | 2.83 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,300 | 9.27 | 2.81 |
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.