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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,100 | 39.01 | 3.86 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,900 | 34.73 | 3.51 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $8,100 | 33.59 | 4.15 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,000 | 32.50 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $8,100 | 33.59 | 4.15 |
| Cade Povich | BAL | $7,700 | 30.02 | 3.90 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,100 | 39.01 | 3.86 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,000 | 32.50 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 12.60 | 2.93 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,400 | 12.02 | 3.54 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.46 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Brian Navarreto | MIA | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Alex Jackson | BAL | $2,200 | 8.49 | 3.86 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 7.99 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 12.10 | 3.56 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 8.23 | 3.17 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 8.14 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,100 | 8.14 | 3.87 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 12.10 | 3.56 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 8.23 | 3.17 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 11.46 | 3.37 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Williams | TB | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,900 | 11.32 | 3.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.66 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.83 | 3.84 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 12.71 | 4.38 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.35 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 12.71 | 4.38 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 13.83 | 3.84 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 11.13 | 3.84 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.35 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 16.19 | 3.86 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 15.03 | 4.29 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,600 | 15.00 | 4.17 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,700 | 14.56 | 3.10 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.37 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,000 | 13.25 | 4.42 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,000 | 13.25 | 4.42 |
| Austin Slater | NYY | $2,400 | 10.40 | 4.33 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 15.03 | 4.29 |
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 12.41 | 4.28 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.21 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,600 | 15.00 | 4.17 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.32 | 4.11 |
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.