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 | 24.21 | 2.11 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 18.63 | 1.96 |
| Justin Wrobleski | LAD | $9,000 | 18.50 | 2.06 |
| Michael King | SD | $7,500 | 16.45 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $7,500 | 16.45 | 2.19 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,500 | 24.21 | 2.11 |
| Justin Wrobleski | LAD | $9,000 | 18.50 | 2.06 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 18.63 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.20 | 1.64 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,700 | 8.06 | 2.18 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 7.75 | 3.10 |
| Daniel Susac | SF | $3,300 | 7.35 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 7.75 | 3.10 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.65 |
| Eliezer Alfonzo | LAD | $2,000 | 4.78 | 2.39 |
| Austin Wynns | TEX | $2,000 | 4.61 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $3,000 | 10.34 | 3.45 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.20 | 1.64 |
| Ty France | SD | $4,100 | 9.76 | 2.38 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | NYY | $5,000 | 9.66 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $3,000 | 10.34 | 3.45 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 7.75 | 3.10 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.47 | 2.82 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.65 |
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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 | 8.09 | 1.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | SF | $2,300 | 6.20 | 2.70 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,100 | 7.85 | 2.53 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 7.77 | 2.04 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,900 | 7.91 | 2.03 |
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 | 9.60 | 1.09 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,300 | 8.95 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 11.86 | 2.37 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 6.34 | 2.19 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,300 | 8.95 | 2.08 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 7.92 | 1.93 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,800 | 9.72 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 8.46 | 2.56 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.26 | 2.50 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,900 | 6.98 | 2.41 |
| David Hamilton | MIL | $3,100 | 7.09 | 2.29 |
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 | 10.24 | 2.09 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 9.92 | 1.63 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.87 | 2.24 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,300 | 9.51 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,200 | 6.79 | 3.09 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $3,100 | 8.37 | 2.70 |
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,700 | 7.08 | 2.62 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,000 | 7.78 | 2.59 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| Brandon Nimmo | TEX | $3,500 | 8.52 | 2.43 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,400 | 5.78 | 2.41 |
| Kevin Alcantara | CHC | $2,000 | 4.70 | 2.35 |
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.