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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,400 | 23.62 | 2.27 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,200 | 19.76 | 2.15 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,300 | 18.90 | 2.03 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $9,900 | 17.70 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,000 | 17.36 | 2.48 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,400 | 23.62 | 2.27 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,200 | 19.76 | 2.15 |
| Brandon Sproat | MIL | $5,800 | 12.07 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 10.91 | 1.98 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,100 | 8.90 | 1.46 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,900 | 8.71 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,000 | 5.98 | 2.99 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,400 | 12.92 | 2.02 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 10.91 | 1.98 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.42 | 1.77 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,600 | 8.11 | 3.12 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,100 | 9.55 | 3.08 |
| J.C. Escarra | NYY | $2,000 | 5.98 | 2.99 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,800 | 9.40 | 1.62 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 9.32 | 2.07 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.07 | 1.65 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 8.99 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,800 | 8.76 | 2.31 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 7.95 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.64 | 1.74 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 10.02 | 1.93 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.49 | 2.50 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,600 | 6.18 | 2.38 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.32 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,000 | 9.60 | 1.92 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.65 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 9.00 | 2.50 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 8.81 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.65 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 7.88 | 3.15 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 7.06 | 2.94 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,600 | 7.49 | 2.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,700 | 11.85 | 1.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 10.68 | 1.70 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,000 | 10.66 | 2.13 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,300 | 10.59 | 2.46 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,600 | 10.37 | 1.85 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,100 | 10.34 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $5,800 | 10.06 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kameron Misner | KC | $2,100 | 6.93 | 3.30 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CLE | $2,100 | 6.84 | 3.25 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,900 | 9.20 | 3.17 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,200 | 6.31 | 2.87 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,300 | 6.49 | 2.82 |
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.