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 | 27.43 | 2.21 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 26.13 | 2.42 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,100 | 23.27 | 2.30 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,900 | 21.15 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 26.13 | 2.42 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $8,600 | 20.42 | 2.37 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $6,400 | 15.02 | 2.35 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,100 | 23.27 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,900 | 9.47 | 1.60 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,700 | 9.36 | 1.99 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 8.33 | 1.57 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,800 | 7.97 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,100 | 5.66 | 2.70 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.58 | 2.66 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,800 | 10.64 | 1.83 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,500 | 10.32 | 2.29 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | PIT | $5,300 | 9.95 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $4,400 | 9.84 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 9.51 | 3.17 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 8.23 | 2.94 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,500 | 7.27 | 2.91 |
| Sean Keys | TOR | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 10.03 | 1.93 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $4,900 | 9.75 | 1.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.21 | 1.81 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,400 | 9.07 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,900 | 8.49 | 2.93 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.86 |
| Edwin Arroyo | CIN | $2,300 | 5.52 | 2.40 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $2,500 | 5.84 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.55 | 1.62 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.17 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,100 | 10.06 | 2.45 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 9.84 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,300 | 5.83 | 2.54 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 6.49 | 2.50 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,200 | 11.62 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 9.28 | 2.81 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,600 | 9.06 | 2.52 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,100 | 8.96 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,100 | 8.96 | 2.89 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 9.28 | 2.81 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
| Leo Jimenez | MIA | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,600 | 11.65 | 1.77 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 11.62 | 1.84 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,400 | 10.66 | 1.67 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,300 | 10.47 | 2.43 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,600 | 10.42 | 2.90 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,000 | 10.14 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,600 | 10.07 | 1.05 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $4,100 | 9.89 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,300 | 7.71 | 3.35 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 6.69 | 2.91 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,600 | 10.42 | 2.90 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,900 | 8.31 | 2.87 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,300 | 6.29 | 2.74 |
| Max Schuemann | NYY | $3,200 | 8.53 | 2.67 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.64 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,400 | 8.99 | 2.64 |
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.