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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,300 | 23.07 | 2.24 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $12,400 | 22.55 | 1.82 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,400 | 21.32 | 2.54 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 20.69 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,400 | 21.32 | 2.54 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $6,500 | 14.87 | 2.29 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,300 | 23.07 | 2.24 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,000 | 17.79 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,600 | 8.23 | 1.47 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,400 | 7.44 | 1.38 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,400 | 7.37 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,400 | 7.37 | 2.17 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,400 | 4.69 | 1.95 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $3,100 | 5.67 | 1.83 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $8,400 | 8.42 | 1.00 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $4,600 | 8.34 | 1.81 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,600 | 8.23 | 1.47 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,400 | 7.77 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $2,400 | 6.44 | 2.69 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $3,000 | 7.07 | 2.36 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,400 | 7.77 | 2.28 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.68 | 1.90 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 9.16 | 2.04 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,600 | 7.75 | 2.98 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,200 | 7.67 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,600 | 7.75 | 2.98 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,700 | 7.11 | 2.63 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,000 | 7.07 | 2.36 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,800 | 6.29 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.84 | 1.88 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $9,600 | 10.23 | 1.07 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,600 | 9.15 | 1.99 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adael Amador | COL | $2,000 | 6.46 | 3.23 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.38 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,900 | 6.27 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,900 | 10.56 | 1.79 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 9.81 | 2.00 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.09 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $8,600 | 8.09 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 5.32 | 2.22 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.09 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,900 | 9.81 | 2.00 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,700 | 7.18 | 1.94 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,300 | 11.42 | 2.16 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 11.35 | 1.83 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,700 | 9.71 | 1.70 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,300 | 9.47 | 2.87 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,200 | 9.46 | 1.82 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,900 | 9.22 | 2.36 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,000 | 9.13 | 1.83 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,500 | 9.06 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,200 | 6.56 | 2.98 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,300 | 9.47 | 2.87 |
| Hunter Renfroe | KC | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,700 | 8.71 | 2.36 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,200 | 7.56 | 2.36 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,900 | 9.22 | 2.36 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
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.