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 | $10,700 | 43.96 | 4.11 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,600 | 41.20 | 3.89 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 38.70 | 3.87 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,900 | 36.61 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,700 | 43.96 | 4.11 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,600 | 41.20 | 3.89 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 38.70 | 3.87 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,600 | 36.44 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 14.66 | 3.33 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.62 | 3.58 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,400 | 13.23 | 3.89 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,500 | 11.52 | 4.61 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.61 | 4.35 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.06 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.11 | 3.56 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 11.93 | 3.22 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 11.80 | 3.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.64 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,600 | 9.88 | 3.80 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.64 | 3.64 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.11 | 3.56 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 8.87 | 3.29 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 13.31 | 3.60 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.31 | 3.41 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.49 | 3.67 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.19 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,300 | 9.59 | 4.17 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.08 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.82 |
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 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.01 | 3.43 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.25 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,400 | 10.85 | 4.52 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.25 | 4.02 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 8.77 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.73 | 3.59 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,000 | 14.27 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 14.22 | 3.31 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.18 | 3.73 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,500 | 14.00 | 3.11 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 13.46 | 4.21 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 13.36 | 4.18 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,800 | 13.05 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,800 | 13.05 | 4.66 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,800 | 12.99 | 4.64 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.80 | 4.41 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 12.35 | 4.41 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 10.91 | 4.37 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.53 | 4.27 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 11.44 | 4.24 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 12.69 | 4.23 |
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.