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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 40.87 | 4.13 |
| Zac Thornton | NYM | $9,000 | 38.47 | 4.27 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,800 | 37.40 | 3.46 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,200 | 36.96 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Thornton | NYM | $9,000 | 38.47 | 4.27 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 40.87 | 4.13 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,200 | 36.96 | 4.02 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,900 | 30.61 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 15.19 | 3.70 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,600 | 12.99 | 3.61 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,500 | 12.23 | 4.89 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,500 | 12.23 | 4.89 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.22 | 3.94 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 10.22 | 3.93 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 13.72 | 3.81 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 12.26 | 4.09 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.91 | 3.50 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.51 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 12.26 | 4.09 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 13.72 | 3.81 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,800 | 10.37 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.91 | 3.50 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 15.52 | 3.88 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 14.19 | 3.83 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 13.69 | 3.80 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 13.25 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 13.25 | 4.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 12.69 | 4.23 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 15.52 | 3.88 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 14.19 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.40 | 3.83 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.18 | 3.48 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.12 | 3.79 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 11.94 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,500 | 10.61 | 4.24 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.40 | 3.83 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.12 | 3.79 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,700 | 15.72 | 4.25 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 15.50 | 3.52 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,800 | 14.01 | 3.69 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,700 | 13.84 | 3.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.59 | 3.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 12.91 | 3.59 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 12.22 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.74 | 4.35 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,700 | 15.72 | 4.25 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.13 |
| Luis Lara | MIL | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.01 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 11.92 | 3.97 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 10.63 | 3.94 |
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.