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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $13,000 | 26.08 | 2.01 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,500 | 23.86 | 2.27 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $12,000 | 20.05 | 1.67 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,000 | 18.80 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,500 | 23.86 | 2.27 |
| Dustin May | MIL | $7,000 | 15.72 | 2.25 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $8,800 | 18.46 | 2.10 |
| Foster Griffin | CLE | $8,500 | 17.89 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 10.13 | 2.15 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $9,600 | 8.98 | 0.94 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,500 | 8.47 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,800 | 8.21 | 2.93 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.67 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.54 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | LAA | $2,300 | 5.81 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 10.13 | 2.15 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 9.67 | 1.93 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,600 | 9.41 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,800 | 8.21 | 2.93 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.67 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,900 | 7.67 | 2.65 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.11 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 8.84 | 1.64 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 8.83 | 1.67 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $8,000 | 8.38 | 1.05 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.28 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,100 | 7.15 | 2.31 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.28 | 2.24 |
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $2,900 | 6.01 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $10,400 | 10.96 | 1.05 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 10.12 | 1.72 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $8,600 | 9.74 | 1.13 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $3,200 | 8.68 | 2.71 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,500 | 8.22 | 2.35 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,700 | 6.02 | 2.23 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 9.15 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.78 | 1.69 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 8.67 | 1.70 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,600 | 8.51 | 2.36 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 5.71 | 2.86 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.62 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,600 | 8.51 | 2.36 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,000 | 11.01 | 1.83 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,500 | 10.30 | 2.29 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,700 | 10.16 | 1.78 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.05 | 1.86 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,800 | 9.94 | 2.07 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 9.86 | 1.64 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,700 | 9.76 | 2.08 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,000 | 9.27 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,900 | 9.05 | 3.12 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,500 | 7.55 | 3.02 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,500 | 6.92 | 2.77 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,000 | 8.23 | 2.74 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,100 | 8.15 | 2.63 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,100 | 8.09 | 2.61 |
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.