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 | $10,000 | 22.69 | 2.27 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 21.32 | 2.37 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $8,700 | 20.14 | 2.32 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,800 | 20.01 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 21.32 | 2.37 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $8,700 | 20.14 | 2.32 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,500 | 19.46 | 2.29 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,000 | 22.69 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,900 | 10.58 | 1.79 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,900 | 10.06 | 2.58 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 9.42 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| Sam Huff | BAL | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 11.09 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 10.80 | 1.66 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,900 | 10.58 | 1.79 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 8.83 | 3.16 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,400 | 6.92 | 2.88 |
| Sam Huff | BAL | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 10.12 | 2.20 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 10.09 | 1.77 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,500 | 9.93 | 2.21 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,400 | 9.78 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 8.06 | 2.69 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 5.49 | 2.29 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,200 | 7.11 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,300 | 10.37 | 1.96 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 10.16 | 2.31 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,200 | 9.04 | 1.74 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 8.91 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,200 | 6.14 | 2.79 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $2,600 | 6.00 | 2.31 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,400 | 10.16 | 2.31 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,400 | 7.77 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 9.56 | 2.08 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,600 | 8.68 | 1.55 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,200 | 8.53 | 2.67 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 7.81 | 2.89 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.76 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,200 | 8.53 | 2.67 |
| Donovan Walton | LAA | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 10.87 | 1.98 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 10.42 | 1.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.38 | 1.73 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,000 | 9.97 | 3.32 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,700 | 9.94 | 2.69 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.88 | 1.76 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 9.80 | 1.85 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $4,900 | 9.61 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,000 | 9.97 | 3.32 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 7.59 | 3.04 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,200 | 9.46 | 2.96 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,300 | 6.79 | 2.95 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.90 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 8.67 | 2.89 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,500 | 7.15 | 2.86 |
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.