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 | $10,600 | 39.93 | 3.77 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,400 | 38.65 | 3.72 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 37.09 | 3.95 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $11,300 | 36.27 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 37.09 | 3.95 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,600 | 39.93 | 3.77 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,400 | 38.65 | 3.72 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $7,100 | 25.77 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.78 | 4.17 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 13.44 | 4.80 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 13.44 | 4.80 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,300 | 13.78 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,600 | 10.76 | 4.14 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 12.86 | 3.90 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.04 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 12.86 | 3.90 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.04 | 3.25 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.17 | 3.99 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 11.91 | 3.50 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,500 | 11.83 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 13.17 | 3.99 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
| Denzer Guzman | LAA | $2,800 | 10.55 | 3.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.84 | 4.01 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 11.61 | 3.32 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 11.37 | 3.25 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.84 | 4.01 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,900 | 10.53 | 3.63 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 16.13 | 3.93 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.54 | 3.64 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 14.35 | 3.34 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.75 | 3.35 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,200 | 13.62 | 3.24 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.00 | 3.33 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,000 | 12.97 | 4.32 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 12.94 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,600 | 12.94 | 4.98 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 12.53 | 4.48 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,600 | 11.34 | 4.36 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,000 | 12.97 | 4.32 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 10.47 | 4.19 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
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.