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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $12,600 | 24.49 | 1.94 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,100 | 23.69 | 2.35 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 21.75 | 2.42 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 20.52 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 21.75 | 2.42 |
| Stephen Kolek | KC | $7,100 | 17.07 | 2.40 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $7,300 | 17.51 | 2.40 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,100 | 23.69 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 10.39 | 1.86 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,200 | 10.08 | 1.94 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $6,000 | 9.51 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,200 | 6.99 | 3.18 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,500 | 7.66 | 3.06 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,100 | 6.00 | 2.86 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,700 | 7.63 | 2.83 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,400 | 11.23 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,800 | 10.86 | 1.11 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $5,200 | 10.78 | 2.07 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.44 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 9.68 | 3.46 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,200 | 6.99 | 3.18 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,500 | 7.66 | 3.06 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,200 | 9.48 | 2.96 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 11.25 | 2.74 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $6,300 | 10.32 | 1.64 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 9.52 | 1.70 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,900 | 9.48 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,100 | 11.25 | 2.74 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 7.49 | 2.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,600 | 10.56 | 1.89 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 10.46 | 2.38 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 9.93 | 1.58 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,800 | 9.30 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,400 | 7.63 | 3.18 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,100 | 6.53 | 3.11 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,300 | 6.83 | 2.97 |
| Marcelo Mayer | BOS | $2,300 | 6.06 | 2.64 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,900 | 9.36 | 2.40 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,600 | 8.61 | 2.39 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 8.53 | 1.50 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 8.51 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,300 | 8.22 | 3.57 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 7.86 | 3.02 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,800 | 7.69 | 2.75 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,100 | 8.34 | 2.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 11.89 | 1.92 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,000 | 11.76 | 1.96 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $9,200 | 11.16 | 1.21 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 11.12 | 2.06 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.79 | 1.83 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,300 | 10.47 | 2.43 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,800 | 10.35 | 1.78 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,800 | 10.11 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.55 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,100 | 6.93 | 3.30 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,700 | 8.86 | 3.28 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,200 | 6.92 | 3.15 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,100 | 6.50 | 3.09 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,400 | 7.39 | 3.08 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 7.05 | 2.94 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
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.