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 | TOR | $9,800 | 18.67 | 1.90 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $10,800 | 17.64 | 1.63 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,600 | 17.54 | 2.04 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $11,400 | 16.56 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,600 | 17.54 | 2.04 |
| Colin Rea | CHC | $6,800 | 13.31 | 1.96 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,800 | 18.67 | 1.90 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,700 | 14.58 | 1.89 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 10.08 | 2.10 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.39 | 2.04 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.29 | 2.32 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 9.20 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.29 | 2.32 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,000 | 4.44 | 2.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 10.08 | 2.10 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 9.76 | 2.17 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,600 | 9.39 | 2.04 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.29 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $2,300 | 6.76 | 2.94 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,000 | 9.29 | 2.32 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,000 | 9.83 | 1.97 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,800 | 9.55 | 1.99 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,600 | 8.81 | 1.92 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,600 | 8.79 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.95 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,800 | 7.01 | 2.50 |
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $3,400 | 8.17 | 2.40 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.24 | 1.68 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,000 | 10.13 | 1.69 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,900 | 9.50 | 1.61 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,500 | 9.45 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,200 | 6.63 | 3.02 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $3,300 | 8.42 | 2.55 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,300 | 7.63 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 10.76 | 1.12 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,100 | 8.67 | 1.70 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,400 | 8.53 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,200 | 5.64 | 2.56 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,100 | 6.94 | 2.24 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 8.21 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $10,200 | 11.46 | 1.12 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.46 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 9.81 | 1.63 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $6,500 | 9.71 | 1.49 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 9.58 | 2.46 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,600 | 9.44 | 2.05 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,400 | 9.42 | 1.75 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,800 | 9.38 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,300 | 6.47 | 2.81 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,000 | 8.31 | 2.77 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.73 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Leody Taveras | BAL | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
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.