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 | $11,800 | 24.95 | 2.11 |
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,300 | 23.82 | 2.31 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,100 | 20.11 | 2.21 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,100 | 19.61 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | LAD | $10,300 | 23.82 | 2.31 |
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,600 | 19.22 | 2.23 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,100 | 20.11 | 2.21 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,100 | 19.61 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,100 | 8.55 | 2.76 |
| Liam Hicks | TB | $4,500 | 8.32 | 1.85 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 8.23 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,100 | 8.55 | 2.76 |
| Hunter Feduccia | LAD | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Mickey Gasper | BOS | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,100 | 5.24 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,900 | 10.25 | 1.74 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 9.53 | 1.47 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,800 | 9.42 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 7.84 | 3.14 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,800 | 8.29 | 2.96 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $2,800 | 8.04 | 2.87 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,100 | 8.55 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $3,300 | 8.56 | 2.59 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 8.41 | 1.62 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $8,600 | 8.29 | 0.96 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,300 | 8.17 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 7.84 | 2.61 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $3,300 | 8.56 | 2.59 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,700 | 6.06 | 2.25 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 6.48 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.44 | 1.66 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 9.89 | 1.73 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,600 | 8.91 | 1.94 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,100 | 8.66 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Rodden | SEA | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.76 | 2.59 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.45 | 2.48 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,100 | 7.59 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 9.65 | 1.93 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $5,800 | 9.41 | 1.62 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 9.33 | 1.51 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,400 | 9.31 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,900 | 7.73 | 2.67 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,500 | 8.96 | 2.56 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 5.38 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,700 | 11.14 | 1.66 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,300 | 10.41 | 1.96 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,800 | 10.35 | 1.79 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $3,600 | 10.33 | 2.87 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $5,400 | 10.29 | 1.90 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,600 | 10.26 | 1.83 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 9.97 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Lawlar | ARI | $2,600 | 8.80 | 3.39 |
| Brett Bateman | TOR | $2,300 | 7.58 | 3.30 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,200 | 6.42 | 2.92 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $3,600 | 10.33 | 2.87 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $3,200 | 8.69 | 2.71 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,100 | 5.66 | 2.70 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,500 | 9.36 | 2.67 |
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.