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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Jump | ATH | $8,500 | 21.01 | 2.47 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $9,500 | 19.38 | 2.04 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,300 | 19.00 | 2.04 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,500 | 18.32 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $6,500 | 16.37 | 2.52 |
| Gage Jump | ATH | $8,500 | 21.01 | 2.47 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $6,100 | 14.03 | 2.30 |
| Matthew Liberatore | STL | $6,100 | 13.48 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,100 | 11.01 | 1.81 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,700 | 9.93 | 2.11 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 8.79 | 1.54 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 8.63 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $3,300 | 8.63 | 2.62 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,700 | 6.77 | 2.51 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $3,400 | 8.21 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,500 | 11.18 | 1.72 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 11.07 | 2.70 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,100 | 11.01 | 1.81 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Keys | TOR | $2,100 | 6.73 | 3.21 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,100 | 9.57 | 3.09 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 11.07 | 2.70 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 10.30 | 2.10 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,700 | 9.76 | 2.08 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $5,000 | 9.69 | 1.94 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,500 | 9.14 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,200 | 7.38 | 3.35 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,900 | 8.42 | 2.90 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 6.30 | 2.86 |
| Donovan Walton | LAA | $2,700 | 7.15 | 2.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.28 | 1.63 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,700 | 10.16 | 2.75 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,000 | 10.09 | 2.52 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,100 | 9.55 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,700 | 10.16 | 2.75 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,000 | 10.09 | 2.52 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,600 | 8.84 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,500 | 12.46 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 9.69 | 2.94 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,000 | 9.32 | 1.86 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,000 | 8.92 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,700 | 8.78 | 3.25 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,000 | 8.92 | 2.97 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 9.69 | 2.94 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,700 | 11.71 | 1.75 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 11.43 | 1.87 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,100 | 11.35 | 2.77 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,100 | 10.79 | 3.48 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.60 | 1.71 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,900 | 10.50 | 1.78 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 10.43 | 1.93 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,000 | 10.10 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,100 | 10.79 | 3.48 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,300 | 7.22 | 3.14 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 7.78 | 2.99 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.78 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,100 | 11.35 | 2.77 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,200 | 6.01 | 2.73 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.71 |
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.