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 | 47.96 | 4.48 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $11,000 | 43.80 | 3.98 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $9,800 | 41.30 | 4.21 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $9,500 | 40.84 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,700 | 47.96 | 4.48 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $9,500 | 40.84 | 4.30 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $9,800 | 41.30 | 4.21 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,300 | 37.86 | 4.07 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,400 | 13.40 | 3.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.37 | 3.52 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,900 | 13.06 | 3.35 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 12.75 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,400 | 10.39 | 4.33 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 12.63 | 4.21 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,200 | 12.75 | 3.98 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 12.16 | 3.38 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 10.88 | 3.11 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 10.74 | 3.47 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.21 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 10.74 | 3.47 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.97 | 3.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 12.16 | 3.38 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 14.47 | 3.62 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 13.88 | 3.96 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.98 | 4.06 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 12.63 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,400 | 11.24 | 4.68 |
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.42 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.98 | 4.06 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 13.88 | 3.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 11.02 | 3.67 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 8.57 | 3.57 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 10.26 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 16.04 | 3.73 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,400 | 14.89 | 4.38 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 14.39 | 3.43 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 13.61 | 3.32 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 13.38 | 3.82 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,300 | 13.18 | 4.00 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.16 | 3.29 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,400 | 14.89 | 4.38 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $2,800 | 11.70 | 4.18 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.15 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,900 | 11.86 | 4.09 |
| Brenton Doyle | CWS | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,300 | 13.18 | 4.00 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
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.