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 | 19.77 | 2.33 |
| Ranger Suarez | BOS | $9,500 | 19.34 | 2.04 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,300 | 19.09 | 2.05 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $8,300 | 18.59 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $6,500 | 16.49 | 2.54 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $6,100 | 14.29 | 2.34 |
| Gage Jump | ATH | $8,500 | 19.77 | 2.33 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $8,300 | 18.59 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,100 | 10.93 | 1.79 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,700 | 9.93 | 2.11 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 8.63 | 2.06 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,300 | 8.50 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 11.07 | 2.70 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,500 | 10.98 | 1.69 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,100 | 10.93 | 1.79 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,700 | 9.93 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Keys | TOR | $2,100 | 6.88 | 3.28 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,100 | 9.57 | 3.09 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 10.30 | 2.10 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $5,000 | 9.78 | 1.96 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,700 | 9.76 | 2.08 |
| 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 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.84 |
| Luis Urias | TOR | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,000 | 10.35 | 2.59 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.28 | 1.63 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,700 | 10.16 | 2.75 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,100 | 9.91 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,700 | 10.16 | 2.75 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,000 | 10.35 | 2.59 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,600 | 8.84 | 2.46 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,400 | 8.81 | 2.00 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,500 | 12.16 | 1.87 |
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,700 | 9.20 | 3.41 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,000 | 9.16 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 8.89 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,700 | 9.20 | 3.41 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,000 | 8.66 | 2.89 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 8.89 | 2.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,700 | 11.71 | 1.75 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 11.27 | 1.85 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,400 | 11.02 | 1.72 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,500 | 10.90 | 2.42 |
| 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 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,300 | 10.48 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,100 | 10.79 | 3.48 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | HOU | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 7.78 | 2.99 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.92 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,300 | 6.56 | 2.85 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,600 | 7.35 | 2.83 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
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.