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 | $9,900 | 21.54 | 2.18 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,000 | 21.13 | 2.11 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,500 | 20.66 | 2.17 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,500 | 20.32 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,500 | 20.32 | 2.39 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $7,500 | 17.27 | 2.30 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,000 | 16.02 | 2.29 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,000 | 19.82 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,300 | 9.06 | 2.11 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.04 | 1.74 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,500 | 8.28 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 7.55 | 3.43 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.69 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,100 | 5.41 | 2.58 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,400 | 6.06 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
| Michael Toglia | COL | $5,200 | 9.26 | 1.78 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.25 | 1.62 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,300 | 9.06 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,000 | 6.94 | 3.47 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 7.55 | 3.43 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.69 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.17 | 1.70 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 8.99 | 2.19 |
| Whit Merrifield | ATL | $3,400 | 8.98 | 2.64 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,700 | 8.77 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,400 | 6.56 | 2.73 |
| Whit Merrifield | ATL | $3,400 | 8.98 | 2.64 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 7.63 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 12.36 | 1.87 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.66 | 1.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,500 | 10.99 | 2.00 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,100 | 10.21 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,200 | 8.93 | 2.79 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.71 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.60 | 2.64 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 9.84 | 1.56 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 9.42 | 1.78 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 9.16 | 1.76 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.10 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.87 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,900 | 7.40 | 2.55 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,100 | 7.33 | 2.36 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,500 | 5.86 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,000 | 13.12 | 1.87 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 11.30 | 1.74 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,900 | 10.95 | 1.86 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,500 | 10.74 | 3.07 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,600 | 10.53 | 2.29 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,700 | 10.33 | 2.20 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $4,200 | 10.16 | 2.42 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.15 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,400 | 7.44 | 3.10 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,500 | 10.74 | 3.07 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,600 | 7.95 | 3.06 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 8.59 | 2.86 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,100 | 8.84 | 2.85 |
| Corey Julks | CWS | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,700 | 7.52 | 2.79 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,100 | 5.74 | 2.73 |
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.