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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 24.28 | 2.31 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 19.73 | 2.19 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,800 | 16.93 | 1.92 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $8,300 | 16.49 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 24.28 | 2.31 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,000 | 19.73 | 2.19 |
| Osvaldo Bido | ATH | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $8,300 | 16.49 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 8.26 | 2.12 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,200 | 8.00 | 1.90 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.55 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
| Matt Thaiss | CWS | $2,900 | 6.64 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 10.99 | 1.77 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,900 | 9.07 | 1.85 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 8.58 | 2.38 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.70 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.55 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 8.58 | 2.38 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 7.87 | 1.75 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,800 | 7.46 | 1.96 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 7.36 | 2.23 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,300 | 7.22 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $2,300 | 7.22 | 3.14 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 6.32 | 2.43 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,600 | 5.97 | 2.30 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 7.36 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,700 | 9.83 | 1.72 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 9.75 | 1.71 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.87 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $4,300 | 9.45 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,800 | 9.37 | 2.46 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $4,300 | 9.45 | 2.20 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 5.91 | 2.04 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,500 | 8.07 | 2.31 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $3,400 | 7.56 | 2.22 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,000 | 7.41 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | ATH | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 6.32 | 2.63 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,100 | 7.41 | 2.39 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 10.17 | 1.88 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $4,100 | 10.00 | 2.44 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,700 | 9.38 | 2.53 |
| Austin Hays | CIN | $4,700 | 9.17 | 1.95 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $5,200 | 9.09 | 1.75 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,200 | 9.05 | 1.74 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $5,000 | 8.95 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,100 | 6.05 | 2.88 |
| Seth Brown | ATH | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,700 | 9.38 | 2.53 |
| Joshua Palacios | CWS | $2,300 | 5.69 | 2.47 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $4,100 | 10.00 | 2.44 |
| DaShawn Keirsey Jr. | MIN | $2,000 | 4.76 | 2.38 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,000 | 7.01 | 2.34 |
| Gavin Lux | CIN | $3,700 | 8.50 | 2.30 |
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.