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 | $10,700 | 26.34 | 2.46 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,500 | 25.70 | 2.45 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $9,500 | 23.45 | 2.47 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,500 | 23.11 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,500 | 23.11 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $9,500 | 23.45 | 2.47 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,700 | 26.34 | 2.46 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,500 | 25.70 | 2.45 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 9.86 | 1.83 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,400 | 9.53 | 2.17 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,300 | 9.39 | 1.77 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 8.64 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 7.95 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,200 | 10.09 | 1.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 9.86 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 9.76 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,300 | 8.06 | 3.51 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,100 | 8.56 | 2.76 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 8.64 | 1.88 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 8.21 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,300 | 7.93 | 2.40 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 7.76 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 11.01 | 1.72 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,100 | 10.64 | 2.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.68 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,900 | 8.48 | 2.92 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,500 | 5.45 | 2.18 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,500 | 9.85 | 1.52 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $4,100 | 9.38 | 2.29 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $4,500 | 8.34 | 1.85 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 8.31 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,100 | 8.23 | 2.65 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,000 | 7.57 | 2.52 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 5.90 | 2.46 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 4.87 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 12.09 | 1.86 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,700 | 11.56 | 2.46 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,600 | 10.78 | 1.63 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.15 | 1.88 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,400 | 9.99 | 2.27 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,500 | 9.73 | 2.16 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $4,400 | 9.72 | 2.21 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,600 | 9.68 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 7.72 | 2.86 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 8.59 | 2.68 |
| Tyrone Taylor | CHC | $2,900 | 7.68 | 2.65 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.64 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,000 | 7.82 | 2.61 |
| Brenton Doyle | CWS | $3,000 | 7.76 | 2.59 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
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.