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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 25.17 | 2.33 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,700 | 23.54 | 2.43 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 21.66 | 2.21 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,400 | 19.41 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,700 | 23.54 | 2.43 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 25.17 | 2.33 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $8,300 | 19.34 | 2.33 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 21.66 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 9.82 | 2.09 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $8,000 | 9.53 | 1.19 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.46 | 1.66 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,500 | 9.43 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,900 | 8.77 | 3.02 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.68 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,000 | 7.66 | 2.55 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,600 | 6.56 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,200 | 10.82 | 1.74 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 10.29 | 1.74 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,000 | 10.29 | 2.57 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,300 | 10.24 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,500 | 9.07 | 3.63 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,200 | 7.11 | 3.23 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,900 | 8.77 | 3.02 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 8.84 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 8.95 | 1.57 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 8.95 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $2,300 | 5.63 | 2.45 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 6.83 | 2.44 |
| Donovan Walton | LAA | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.40 | 1.62 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 10.06 | 2.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,300 | 6.81 | 2.96 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 7.30 | 2.81 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,600 | 9.95 | 2.76 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,400 | 9.48 | 1.01 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 8.69 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 8.69 | 3.00 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,600 | 9.95 | 2.76 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 6.81 | 2.73 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.22 | 1.90 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 10.98 | 1.69 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 10.89 | 1.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 10.59 | 1.63 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,200 | 10.31 | 2.45 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,900 | 10.24 | 2.09 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,300 | 10.20 | 3.09 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,100 | 10.07 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,200 | 7.37 | 3.35 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 8.17 | 3.27 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 7.75 | 3.23 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,300 | 10.20 | 3.09 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| James Outman | DET | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,900 | 8.47 | 2.92 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,300 | 9.33 | 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.