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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,500 | 39.88 | 4.20 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,100 | 39.39 | 3.55 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,200 | 37.53 | 4.08 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,800 | 32.96 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,500 | 39.88 | 4.20 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $9,200 | 37.53 | 4.08 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,800 | 32.96 | 3.75 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $8,700 | 31.93 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 14.41 | 3.69 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 14.05 | 3.70 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.31 | 3.60 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 13.18 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,700 | 12.34 | 4.57 |
| Rafael Flores Jr. | PIT | $2,400 | 10.66 | 4.44 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 13.18 | 4.25 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.16 | 3.60 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 10.58 | 3.21 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 10.26 | 3.11 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.88 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.16 | 3.60 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.64 | 3.57 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 9.88 | 3.41 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 10.58 | 3.21 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.19 | 3.21 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 12.17 | 3.12 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.16 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.16 | 3.72 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 10.70 | 3.45 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 9.49 | 3.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.37 | 3.82 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.45 | 3.28 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 12.11 | 3.27 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 12.05 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,700 | 10.41 | 3.86 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.37 | 3.82 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.29 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.21 | 3.38 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.97 | 3.88 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 13.83 | 3.29 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.45 | 3.28 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 13.43 | 3.84 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,800 | 12.97 | 3.41 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 12.84 | 3.57 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 12.70 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,800 | 11.98 | 4.28 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.23 | 4.22 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 10.88 | 4.18 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,700 | 11.27 | 4.17 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 10.92 | 4.04 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,200 | 12.66 | 3.96 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.97 | 3.88 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 13.43 | 3.84 |
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.