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 | $10,000 | 25.15 | 2.51 |
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $11,200 | 20.63 | 1.84 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,900 | 20.36 | 2.06 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,000 | 19.78 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $7,300 | 19.04 | 2.61 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,000 | 25.15 | 2.51 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,200 | 17.27 | 2.40 |
| Michael King | SD | $7,400 | 16.60 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.04 | 1.62 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,000 | 8.82 | 1.76 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,500 | 8.51 | 1.89 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,100 | 8.41 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 5.80 | 2.76 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,400 | 8.36 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,900 | 10.85 | 2.21 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,000 | 10.11 | 1.68 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.04 | 1.62 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,600 | 9.57 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,800 | 7.79 | 2.78 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,000 | 8.33 | 2.78 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 5.80 | 2.76 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,200 | 8.70 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 9.49 | 1.79 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.45 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,800 | 9.01 | 1.55 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,500 | 8.70 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,100 | 7.36 | 2.37 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 8.70 | 2.12 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,300 | 8.54 | 1.99 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,300 | 6.43 | 1.95 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,500 | 10.18 | 1.57 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.88 | 1.65 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,000 | 9.63 | 2.41 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,900 | 9.50 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,400 | 6.85 | 2.86 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,200 | 6.03 | 2.74 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 8.31 | 2.60 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,600 | 9.02 | 2.51 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $10,000 | 11.78 | 1.18 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,400 | 9.65 | 2.84 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 9.65 | 2.41 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $4,600 | 9.45 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,400 | 9.65 | 2.84 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 9.65 | 2.41 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,600 | 12.06 | 1.83 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,600 | 11.62 | 2.53 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,900 | 11.30 | 2.90 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 10.98 | 1.72 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 10.63 | 1.69 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,600 | 10.35 | 1.85 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,000 | 10.20 | 2.04 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,200 | 9.93 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,400 | 7.61 | 3.17 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,900 | 11.30 | 2.90 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,700 | 7.45 | 2.76 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,500 | 6.88 | 2.75 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.71 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 6.46 | 2.69 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 8.49 | 2.65 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.63 |
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.