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 | 45.28 | 4.27 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,700 | 44.72 | 4.18 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,800 | 38.83 | 3.60 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 38.69 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,600 | 45.28 | 4.27 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,700 | 44.72 | 4.18 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,900 | 38.61 | 3.90 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,800 | 37.89 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 14.70 | 3.34 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.85 | 3.64 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,400 | 13.23 | 3.89 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,500 | 11.53 | 4.61 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.61 | 4.35 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,900 | 12.33 | 4.25 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.08 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.93 | 3.22 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 11.54 | 2.96 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.43 | 3.57 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 8.88 | 3.29 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.93 | 3.22 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.41 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.49 | 3.67 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 11.94 | 3.06 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 11.41 | 4.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 11.41 | 4.75 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,300 | 9.34 | 4.06 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.52 | 3.68 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.69 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.01 | 3.93 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,400 | 9.35 | 3.90 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 15.00 | 3.33 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.75 | 3.60 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 14.72 | 3.42 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.18 | 3.73 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,000 | 14.03 | 3.51 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.69 | 4.28 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 13.39 | 4.19 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.38 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,800 | 13.08 | 4.67 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,800 | 13.04 | 4.66 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.80 | 4.41 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.35 | 4.41 |
| Jonah Cox | SF | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.69 | 4.28 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 10.67 | 4.27 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.90 | 4.25 |
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.