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 | $10,500 | 41.75 | 3.98 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,600 | 40.73 | 3.84 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,100 | 38.66 | 4.25 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $10,200 | 32.76 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,100 | 38.66 | 4.25 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,500 | 41.75 | 3.98 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,600 | 40.73 | 3.84 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $7,400 | 28.31 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 17.86 | 4.06 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.53 | 4.10 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 13.45 | 3.84 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,300 | 10.06 | 4.37 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.17 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.53 | 4.10 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,800 | 11.42 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.46 | 3.37 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.51 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 12.01 | 3.75 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,800 | 11.97 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 10.08 | 3.88 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 12.01 | 3.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.51 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.87 | 3.40 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.03 | 3.34 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.94 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.94 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.18 | 3.73 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 12.66 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.94 | 3.92 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.05 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 11.45 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,400 | 11.04 | 4.60 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.05 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.94 | 3.92 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 15.76 | 3.58 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.17 | 3.37 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 15.10 | 3.36 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 14.98 | 3.84 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,100 | 14.86 | 3.62 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 14.39 | 3.60 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,700 | 13.81 | 3.73 |
| JJ Bleday | CIN | $3,700 | 12.95 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,900 | 12.83 | 4.42 |
| Gabriel Rincones Jr. | PHI | $2,100 | 9.12 | 4.34 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CLE | $2,100 | 8.92 | 4.25 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 11.83 | 4.23 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.76 | 4.20 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.71 | 4.18 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
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.