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 | $10,000 | 22.15 | 2.21 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,200 | 21.36 | 2.61 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,000 | 17.78 | 1.98 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,300 | 17.60 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $8,200 | 21.36 | 2.61 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 22.15 | 2.21 |
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $7,700 | 15.39 | 2.00 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,000 | 17.78 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.60 | 2.04 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,000 | 9.57 | 1.91 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,000 | 9.05 | 1.51 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,300 | 13.00 | 2.06 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,300 | 10.78 | 2.51 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 10.60 | 2.04 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,100 | 9.71 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,500 | 7.90 | 3.16 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,100 | 9.46 | 3.05 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 7.54 | 2.79 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 8.14 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 9.36 | 1.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.21 | 1.65 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.16 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 7.67 | 2.74 |
| Nicky Lopez | TEX | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.59 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.17 |
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 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.37 | 2.46 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.89 | 2.45 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.22 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 9.88 | 2.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.84 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 7.48 | 3.12 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 8.11 | 3.00 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 9.88 | 2.82 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.67 | 2.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 11.89 | 1.92 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,300 | 11.51 | 2.17 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 11.39 | 1.75 |
| 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 | 10.03 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,000 | 9.41 | 3.14 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 7.42 | 3.09 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 7.44 | 2.98 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,300 | 6.79 | 2.95 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 7.36 | 2.94 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,500 | 7.14 | 2.86 |
| Kameron Misner | KC | $2,300 | 6.28 | 2.73 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
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.