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 | 26.11 | 2.01 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,500 | 24.14 | 2.30 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $12,000 | 20.00 | 1.67 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,000 | 18.59 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin May | MIL | $7,000 | 16.27 | 2.32 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,500 | 24.14 | 2.30 |
| Foster Griffin | CLE | $8,500 | 18.18 | 2.14 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $8,700 | 18.35 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 10.13 | 2.15 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $9,600 | 9.28 | 0.97 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,100 | 9.22 | 2.25 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.63 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.63 | 2.70 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.67 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,100 | 7.68 | 2.48 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wagaman | NYM | $2,200 | 6.00 | 2.73 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.63 | 2.70 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.67 |
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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 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,600 | 8.61 | 1.87 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $8,000 | 8.44 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $3,000 | 6.93 | 2.31 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 8.28 | 2.24 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,600 | 8.02 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $10,400 | 10.32 | 0.99 |
| 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 | 9.30 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,000 | 8.86 | 4.43 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,700 | 6.02 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,600 | 8.84 | 2.46 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.75 | 1.68 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 8.67 | 1.70 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | BAL | $4,100 | 8.36 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | ATH | $2,700 | 7.08 | 2.62 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,600 | 8.84 | 2.46 |
| Leo Jimenez | MIA | $2,700 | 6.43 | 2.38 |
| Tommy White | ATH | $2,600 | 5.83 | 2.24 |
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 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,800 | 9.94 | 2.07 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 9.85 | 1.82 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,700 | 9.75 | 2.07 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,000 | 9.27 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 8.27 | 3.31 |
| Wade Meckler | LAA | $2,600 | 8.22 | 3.16 |
| Hector Rodriguez | CIN | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,800 | 7.99 | 2.85 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,800 | 7.84 | 2.80 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,500 | 6.79 | 2.72 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,100 | 8.15 | 2.63 |
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.