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 | $10,200 | 41.04 | 4.02 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,500 | 40.79 | 3.88 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,700 | 39.25 | 4.05 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,800 | 38.11 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | KC | $9,700 | 39.25 | 4.05 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,200 | 41.04 | 4.02 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,500 | 40.79 | 3.88 |
| Chris Paddack | MIN | $7,800 | 29.21 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,500 | 11.14 | 3.18 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,600 | 10.82 | 3.00 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,100 | 10.37 | 4.94 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,500 | 10.22 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,100 | 10.37 | 4.94 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,200 | 9.42 | 4.28 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.17 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,500 | 10.22 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.50 | 3.47 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 10.21 | 3.40 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,600 | 9.97 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,600 | 9.97 | 3.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.50 | 3.47 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 10.21 | 3.40 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 15.36 | 3.41 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.73 | 3.27 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 11.74 | 3.67 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 11.74 | 3.67 |
| Adael Amador | COL | $2,300 | 8.30 | 3.61 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,800 | 10.03 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 14.12 | 4.15 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 12.67 | 3.84 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.58 | 3.62 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,000 | 10.75 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 14.12 | 4.15 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 12.67 | 3.84 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.58 | 3.62 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,000 | 10.75 | 3.58 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 15.23 | 3.46 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 12.71 | 3.26 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,200 | 12.46 | 3.89 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 12.24 | 5.10 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.47 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 11.78 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 12.24 | 5.10 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,200 | 8.94 | 4.06 |
| Hunter Renfroe | KC | $2,600 | 10.26 | 3.95 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
| Corey Julks | CWS | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $2,700 | 10.56 | 3.91 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
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.