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 | 47.55 | 4.32 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,800 | 41.19 | 3.81 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $10,000 | 34.62 | 3.46 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,700 | 34.51 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,000 | 47.55 | 4.32 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,700 | 34.51 | 3.97 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,900 | 30.36 | 3.84 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,800 | 41.19 | 3.81 |
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 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 12.60 | 5.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 12.60 | 5.04 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,200 | 10.11 | 4.60 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 11.46 | 4.24 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 12.35 | 4.12 |
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 | 11.26 | 3.52 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.20 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.31 | 3.55 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 11.61 | 3.52 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.26 | 3.52 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.20 | 3.50 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 13.55 | 3.57 |
| 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 | 12.30 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,200 | 12.21 | 5.55 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.67 | 3.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.30 | 3.84 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 11.57 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.30 | 3.69 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.72 | 3.78 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 11.31 | 3.33 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.72 | 3.78 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,600 | 9.68 | 3.72 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.30 | 3.69 |
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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 | 12.94 | 3.81 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.89 | 4.03 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,400 | 12.48 | 3.67 |
| Max Clark | DET | $3,100 | 12.06 | 3.89 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,300 | 11.89 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector Rodriguez | CIN | $2,000 | 9.68 | 4.84 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 10.75 | 4.67 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,600 | 10.54 | 4.05 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.89 | 4.03 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 10.42 | 4.01 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 10.78 | 3.99 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
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.