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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,100 | 17.67 | 1.94 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $8,700 | 17.46 | 2.01 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,400 | 16.98 | 2.02 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $9,700 | 16.97 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,400 | 16.98 | 2.02 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $8,700 | 17.46 | 2.01 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,100 | 17.67 | 1.94 |
| Adrian Houser | NYM | $5,600 | 10.77 | 1.92 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,800 | 8.93 | 1.54 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,400 | 8.61 | 2.53 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,500 | 7.43 | 2.12 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $5,800 | 7.33 | 1.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,400 | 8.61 | 2.53 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.41 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,300 | 7.13 | 2.16 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $8,800 | 9.89 | 1.12 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,800 | 8.93 | 1.54 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,900 | 8.77 | 1.79 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,100 | 8.74 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,400 | 8.61 | 2.53 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,600 | 6.28 | 2.41 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $3,100 | 6.83 | 2.20 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $9,200 | 10.30 | 1.12 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $8,200 | 9.25 | 1.13 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,600 | 8.29 | 1.80 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 8.22 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,500 | 7.65 | 2.18 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,700 | 7.84 | 2.12 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,400 | 7.03 | 2.07 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,300 | 6.70 | 2.03 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,200 | 11.31 | 1.82 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 10.98 | 1.93 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,300 | 8.01 | 1.86 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $7,600 | 7.80 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,300 | 5.44 | 2.36 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 10.98 | 1.93 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,400 | 6.46 | 1.90 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,300 | 8.01 | 1.86 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 9.60 | 1.00 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 9.32 | 1.86 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,800 | 8.44 | 1.76 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,200 | 7.62 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,700 | 7.59 | 2.81 |
| Zack Short | BOS | $2,000 | 5.11 | 2.56 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $3,500 | 7.34 | 2.10 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,800 | 5.69 | 2.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 10.58 | 1.68 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $9,800 | 10.41 | 1.06 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $8,400 | 10.16 | 1.21 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,900 | 10.14 | 2.07 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $5,900 | 9.99 | 1.69 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,400 | 9.20 | 0.98 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,600 | 9.01 | 1.61 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,400 | 8.85 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 5.71 | 2.86 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $3,100 | 8.12 | 2.62 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,400 | 8.39 | 2.47 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,700 | 8.80 | 2.38 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 7.07 | 2.36 |
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.