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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,700 | 27.50 | 2.83 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,100 | 22.96 | 2.07 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,900 | 22.86 | 2.31 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,300 | 22.18 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,700 | 27.50 | 2.83 |
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $7,100 | 20.08 | 2.83 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $7,600 | 18.77 | 2.47 |
| Gage Jump | ATH | $6,000 | 14.54 | 2.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 10.10 | 1.84 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,900 | 9.29 | 1.90 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,700 | 8.01 | 2.97 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,500 | 6.67 | 2.67 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,200 | 5.62 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 10.22 | 1.97 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 10.10 | 1.84 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,000 | 9.85 | 1.97 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,800 | 8.49 | 3.03 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,700 | 8.01 | 2.97 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 9.08 | 2.84 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 9.03 | 1.58 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 8.82 | 1.66 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,500 | 8.73 | 2.50 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 8.63 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | SF | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,500 | 8.73 | 2.50 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,400 | 7.71 | 2.27 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 8.63 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,700 | 11.75 | 1.75 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.95 | 1.79 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,200 | 10.51 | 2.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 10.20 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $3,100 | 8.63 | 2.78 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,600 | 9.36 | 2.60 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,400 | 5.45 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,200 | 9.21 | 1.48 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 8.77 | 1.69 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.61 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,900 | 7.34 | 2.53 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 7.75 | 2.50 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 11.96 | 1.84 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.60 | 1.74 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,700 | 10.57 | 1.85 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,700 | 10.56 | 1.58 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,600 | 10.29 | 2.24 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,700 | 10.22 | 2.17 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,000 | 10.22 | 2.04 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,400 | 9.80 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 8.41 | 3.50 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,300 | 7.06 | 3.07 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,200 | 6.31 | 2.87 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,900 | 7.58 | 2.61 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,900 | 7.51 | 2.59 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,100 | 8.04 | 2.59 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 6.96 | 2.58 |
| Max Clark | DET | $3,200 | 8.22 | 2.57 |
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.