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 | $10,800 | 21.69 | 2.01 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,800 | 21.25 | 2.17 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,000 | 21.18 | 2.35 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $8,000 | 17.92 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,000 | 21.18 | 2.35 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $8,000 | 17.92 | 2.24 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,800 | 21.25 | 2.17 |
| Martin Perez | ATL | $7,300 | 15.44 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,300 | 9.95 | 2.31 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $4,600 | 9.33 | 2.03 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 8.86 | 1.77 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $8,000 | 8.79 | 1.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $3,400 | 8.05 | 2.37 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,300 | 9.95 | 2.31 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $3,000 | 6.86 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burleson | STL | $8,800 | 10.90 | 1.24 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 10.77 | 2.03 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,400 | 10.36 | 1.92 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,200 | 10.09 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 8.56 | 3.17 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 5.49 | 2.39 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $3,400 | 8.05 | 2.37 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,300 | 9.95 | 2.31 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,100 | 8.46 | 2.06 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $8,600 | 8.42 | 0.98 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,300 | 8.15 | 1.90 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 8.05 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,800 | 7.53 | 2.69 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,700 | 7.94 | 2.15 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,600 | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,400 | 7.24 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.21 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.37 | 1.56 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,000 | 9.26 | 0.93 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,100 | 8.71 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,300 | 8.27 | 2.51 |
| Kaelen Culpepper | MIN | $2,700 | 6.20 | 2.30 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.21 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 6.88 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,000 | 10.53 | 2.63 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,500 | 9.38 | 1.44 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,700 | 9.03 | 1.58 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $4,900 | 9.02 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,000 | 10.53 | 2.63 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,500 | 8.65 | 2.47 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,300 | 8.03 | 2.43 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,500 | 7.62 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.62 | 2.00 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 10.40 | 1.60 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,100 | 10.11 | 1.98 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $5,300 | 9.84 | 1.86 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 9.82 | 1.69 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,500 | 9.71 | 2.16 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,300 | 9.65 | 2.24 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,500 | 9.56 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,400 | 8.79 | 2.58 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $3,200 | 8.21 | 2.57 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,700 | 9.35 | 2.53 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,500 | 8.27 | 2.36 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Gavin Sheets | SD | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.35 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,900 | 9.16 | 2.35 |
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.