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 | $11,000 | 47.49 | 4.32 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,800 | 40.71 | 3.77 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,000 | 35.01 | 3.50 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,700 | 34.60 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,000 | 47.49 | 4.32 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,700 | 34.60 | 3.98 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,900 | 30.36 | 3.84 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,800 | 40.71 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,400 | 13.37 | 3.93 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 12.81 | 3.28 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,000 | 12.75 | 3.19 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,500 | 12.50 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 10.77 | 3.99 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,400 | 13.37 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 11.68 | 3.24 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 11.61 | 3.52 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.16 | 3.49 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 10.69 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,600 | 9.39 | 3.61 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 11.61 | 3.52 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.16 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 14.39 | 3.79 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 13.09 | 3.36 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.67 | 3.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.67 | 3.84 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 14.39 | 3.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 11.42 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.30 | 3.69 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.77 | 3.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 11.31 | 3.33 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.82 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.77 | 3.80 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,600 | 9.88 | 3.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 14.61 | 3.65 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.43 | 3.44 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,400 | 13.20 | 3.88 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.88 | 4.03 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 12.48 | 3.67 |
| Max Clark | DET | $3,100 | 12.35 | 3.98 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,600 | 12.09 | 4.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,600 | 12.09 | 4.65 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,300 | 9.71 | 4.22 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.88 | 4.03 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 10.78 | 3.99 |
| Max Clark | DET | $3,100 | 12.35 | 3.98 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
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.