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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,500 | 23.87 | 2.08 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 18.37 | 1.93 |
| Michael King | SD | $7,500 | 16.48 | 2.20 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,300 | 15.66 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $7,500 | 16.48 | 2.20 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,500 | 23.87 | 2.08 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 18.37 | 1.93 |
| Matthew Boyd | CHC | $8,300 | 15.66 | 1.89 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 9.84 | 1.59 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,600 | 8.90 | 1.93 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,700 | 8.06 | 2.18 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,400 | 7.25 | 1.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,600 | 5.77 | 2.22 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,700 | 8.06 | 2.18 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,800 | 6.06 | 2.17 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,600 | 7.24 | 2.01 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 9.84 | 1.59 |
| Ty France | SD | $4,100 | 9.76 | 2.38 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 9.63 | 1.63 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $9,000 | 9.07 | 1.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.47 | 2.82 |
| Ty France | SD | $4,100 | 9.76 | 2.38 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,600 | 5.77 | 2.22 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,700 | 8.06 | 2.18 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 9.74 | 1.84 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 9.02 | 1.73 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,800 | 8.51 | 1.77 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $7,400 | 8.16 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | TOR | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,100 | 7.52 | 2.43 |
| Edouard Julien | COL | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.26 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 7.83 | 2.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 11.86 | 2.37 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $10,400 | 11.28 | 1.08 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $8,800 | 9.93 | 1.13 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,300 | 8.95 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 11.86 | 2.37 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 6.16 | 2.12 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,300 | 8.95 | 2.08 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,800 | 9.74 | 1.43 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.17 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 8.59 | 1.68 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,200 | 8.54 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,400 | 5.55 | 2.31 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,600 | 7.84 | 2.18 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,000 | 8.66 | 2.17 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $4,200 | 8.54 | 2.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.09 | 1.71 |
| James Wood | WSH | $10,800 | 10.79 | 1.00 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,900 | 10.25 | 2.09 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 10.06 | 1.60 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.87 | 2.24 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.85 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $3,100 | 8.37 | 2.70 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $3,500 | 8.52 | 2.43 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,000 | 6.99 | 2.33 |
| Ryan Waldschmidt | ARI | $3,000 | 6.90 | 2.30 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,400 | 5.53 | 2.30 |
| Luis Lara | MIL | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.27 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,200 | 9.45 | 2.25 |
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.