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 | $9,500 | 23.71 | 2.50 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 22.47 | 2.25 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,200 | 20.93 | 2.55 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,300 | 17.80 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,200 | 20.93 | 2.55 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,500 | 23.71 | 2.50 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 22.47 | 2.25 |
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $7,700 | 15.66 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.60 | 2.04 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 10.11 | 2.11 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,000 | 8.89 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.93 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,000 | 5.20 | 2.60 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,300 | 13.23 | 2.10 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.60 | 2.04 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,300 | 10.14 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,500 | 7.90 | 3.16 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,100 | 9.66 | 3.11 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.93 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 7.54 | 2.79 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 9.51 | 2.02 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 9.26 | 2.31 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.21 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,000 | 6.13 | 3.07 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 7.67 | 2.74 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 9.26 | 2.31 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,700 | 8.19 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.18 | 1.76 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 9.66 | 2.15 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.22 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.22 | 2.31 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 5.68 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.84 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 9.52 | 2.72 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 8.11 | 3.00 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.81 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 9.52 | 2.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 11.89 | 1.92 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 11.39 | 1.75 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,300 | 11.32 | 2.14 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 11.31 | 1.95 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.98 | 1.86 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,600 | 10.74 | 1.92 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,500 | 10.69 | 1.94 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,200 | 9.85 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Rincones Jr. | PHI | $2,000 | 6.50 | 3.25 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,000 | 9.41 | 3.14 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.95 | 2.98 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CLE | $2,300 | 6.84 | 2.97 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 7.36 | 2.94 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 7.14 | 2.85 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Rob Refsnyder | SEA | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
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.