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 | 39.66 | 3.71 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,000 | 37.76 | 3.78 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $9,600 | 37.62 | 3.92 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $10,400 | 34.68 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,900 | 27.61 | 4.00 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $9,600 | 37.62 | 3.92 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,000 | 37.76 | 3.78 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $9,000 | 33.72 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,500 | 14.01 | 4.00 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,000 | 13.80 | 6.90 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 13.05 | 4.21 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 12.88 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,000 | 13.80 | 6.90 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 13.05 | 4.21 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,100 | 12.60 | 4.06 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,500 | 14.01 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.01 | 3.61 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 12.85 | 3.29 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.39 | 3.26 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.04 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 12.04 | 3.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.01 | 3.61 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.74 | 3.56 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.62 | 3.49 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.37 | 4.05 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.46 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.46 | 4.15 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.37 | 4.05 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 12.16 | 3.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,900 | 10.95 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.23 | 3.74 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.88 | 4.03 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.37 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.37 | 4.12 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.12 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.88 | 4.03 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.21 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 15.94 | 3.71 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 14.85 | 3.71 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,300 | 14.07 | 3.27 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.04 | 3.42 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,500 | 13.44 | 3.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.39 | 3.19 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,400 | 13.19 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 11.93 | 4.59 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,400 | 10.26 | 4.28 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,100 | 13.13 | 4.23 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,500 | 10.50 | 4.20 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 11.71 | 4.18 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.88 | 4.10 |
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.