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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $10,200 | 36.68 | 3.60 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $10,000 | 36.06 | 3.61 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,600 | 35.64 | 3.36 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $9,500 | 34.04 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Pallante | STL | $7,900 | 30.17 | 3.82 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $7,800 | 29.71 | 3.81 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $8,700 | 32.69 | 3.76 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $8,200 | 30.45 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 13.55 | 3.39 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.96 | 3.50 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 11.84 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,800 | 10.21 | 3.65 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,100 | 11.24 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.71 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.89 | 3.40 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.66 | 3.33 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.71 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.61 | 3.70 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.89 | 3.40 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.66 | 3.33 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,200 | 14.66 | 3.49 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.04 | 3.17 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 10.55 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
| Andrew Velazquez | KC | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.67 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | PIT | $2,700 | 9.58 | 3.55 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 10.14 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.25 | 3.50 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.02 | 3.25 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.72 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,500 | 11.23 | 4.49 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.57 | 3.93 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.72 | 3.66 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 15.36 | 3.49 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 14.21 | 3.47 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,600 | 14.01 | 3.89 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 13.21 | 3.22 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 12.92 | 3.59 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,500 | 12.68 | 3.62 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,000 | 12.26 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,700 | 11.96 | 4.43 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,000 | 12.26 | 4.09 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.10 | 3.90 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,600 | 14.01 | 3.89 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,000 | 11.68 | 3.89 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,500 | 9.62 | 3.85 |
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.