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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,700 | 24.75 | 2.31 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,200 | 23.64 | 2.32 |
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $11,600 | 20.04 | 1.73 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,400 | 18.57 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,200 | 23.64 | 2.32 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,700 | 24.75 | 2.31 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,400 | 18.57 | 2.21 |
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $7,700 | 16.82 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 9.98 | 1.61 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $8,200 | 9.00 | 1.10 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,500 | 8.79 | 1.60 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,200 | 8.57 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.03 | 2.51 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $3,400 | 8.17 | 2.40 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,300 | 5.31 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,500 | 10.99 | 1.69 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $7,400 | 10.72 | 1.45 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 9.98 | 1.61 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,700 | 9.69 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Keys | TOR | $2,200 | 7.61 | 3.46 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,100 | 9.10 | 2.94 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.71 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 10.48 | 2.14 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $4,700 | 9.37 | 1.99 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,300 | 9.26 | 2.15 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 8.87 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,100 | 6.55 | 3.12 |
| Jeff McNeil | ATH | $2,700 | 6.21 | 2.30 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,100 | 7.01 | 2.26 |
| Edwin Arroyo | CIN | $2,600 | 5.63 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $8,000 | 10.29 | 1.29 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,000 | 10.14 | 2.03 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $6,600 | 9.52 | 1.44 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,300 | 9.28 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 8.77 | 2.37 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $3,100 | 6.93 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,300 | 10.78 | 1.71 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.33 | 1.90 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 8.98 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,900 | 8.48 | 2.92 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 8.62 | 2.69 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $10,600 | 12.52 | 1.18 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,800 | 11.86 | 2.47 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.82 | 1.87 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
| James Wood | WSH | $9,600 | 10.18 | 1.06 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $4,200 | 10.10 | 2.41 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,100 | 9.99 | 2.44 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,300 | 9.92 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,700 | 8.64 | 3.20 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,100 | 8.92 | 2.88 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 7.61 | 2.82 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.71 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
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.