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 | $9,700 | 25.87 | 2.67 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 25.61 | 2.37 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,200 | 22.50 | 2.21 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 21.65 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $9,700 | 25.87 | 2.67 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $8,300 | 20.39 | 2.46 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 25.61 | 2.37 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,200 | 22.50 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $8,000 | 9.53 | 1.19 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.48 | 1.66 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,500 | 9.43 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,900 | 8.78 | 3.03 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.20 | 2.60 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $3,000 | 7.74 | 2.58 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,200 | 10.84 | 1.75 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 10.43 | 1.77 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,300 | 10.24 | 2.38 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,300 | 9.93 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,500 | 9.09 | 3.63 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,200 | 6.92 | 3.15 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 6.24 | 3.12 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,900 | 8.78 | 3.03 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 9.08 | 1.97 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 8.95 | 1.57 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 8.76 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Walton | LAA | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $2,300 | 5.63 | 2.45 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 6.84 | 2.44 |
| Will Wagner | SD | $2,100 | 4.88 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,000 | 9.53 | 1.91 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,400 | 9.08 | 1.68 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,500 | 8.71 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,300 | 7.93 | 3.45 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 7.30 | 2.81 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.01 | 2.36 |
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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 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,800 | 9.23 | 2.43 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $4,700 | 8.83 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 8.06 | 2.78 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,600 | 9.95 | 2.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.24 | 1.91 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 10.98 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,500 | 10.93 | 1.68 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 10.71 | 1.95 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,200 | 10.48 | 2.50 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,900 | 10.27 | 2.10 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,300 | 10.24 | 3.10 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,100 | 10.08 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,200 | 8.57 | 3.90 |
| Jonah Cox | SF | $2,200 | 8.19 | 3.72 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,400 | 8.10 | 3.38 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 7.99 | 3.20 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,800 | 8.69 | 3.10 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,300 | 10.24 | 3.10 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,800 | 8.33 | 2.98 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
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.