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 | $11,100 | 48.58 | 4.38 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,300 | 40.38 | 3.92 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,800 | 39.46 | 3.65 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,500 | 39.19 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,100 | 48.58 | 4.38 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 37.97 | 4.22 |
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,700 | 36.59 | 4.21 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,600 | 34.13 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.62 | 3.58 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,400 | 13.37 | 3.93 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 12.87 | 3.39 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 12.18 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.02 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,400 | 13.37 | 3.93 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 12.00 | 3.53 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 11.68 | 3.25 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.85 | 3.29 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 10.24 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 10.24 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 12.00 | 3.53 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.85 | 3.29 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 10.19 | 3.29 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 15.45 | 3.77 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 14.24 | 3.56 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 13.72 | 3.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.56 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.56 | 4.24 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.71 | 3.85 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 13.72 | 3.81 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 15.45 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 13.22 | 3.57 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.00 | 3.24 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 11.45 | 3.37 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.31 | 3.77 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.43 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,400 | 15.79 | 3.59 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 14.18 | 3.38 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.05 | 3.27 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.86 | 3.55 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 13.25 | 4.14 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 13.21 | 4.00 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 10.85 | 4.52 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 12.37 | 4.42 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,800 | 12.10 | 4.32 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 13.25 | 4.14 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,300 | 13.21 | 4.00 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,700 | 10.61 | 3.93 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 13.69 | 3.91 |
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.