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 | $12,400 | 24.50 | 1.98 |
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $8,700 | 21.37 | 2.46 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,500 | 20.81 | 1.98 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $9,500 | 20.04 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $8,700 | 21.37 | 2.46 |
| Walbert Urena | LAA | $8,100 | 18.47 | 2.28 |
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $6,900 | 15.62 | 2.26 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $8,500 | 19.01 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.65 | 1.97 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,800 | 9.78 | 2.04 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,200 | 8.74 | 1.68 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,100 | 8.54 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 5.40 | 2.70 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,200 | 11.69 | 2.78 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 10.65 | 1.97 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,300 | 10.17 | 1.61 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,300 | 10.16 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,300 | 10.16 | 3.08 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,200 | 11.69 | 2.78 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,000 | 5.40 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 9.54 | 1.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.46 | 1.93 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $4,700 | 9.04 | 1.92 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,300 | 8.96 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,300 | 6.85 | 2.98 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,900 | 7.60 | 2.62 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 8.84 | 2.52 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.19 | 1.62 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,000 | 10.11 | 2.53 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,000 | 10.04 | 2.01 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 9.43 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,000 | 10.11 | 2.53 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,800 | 8.71 | 2.29 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,200 | 7.16 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,200 | 10.48 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 10.02 | 3.34 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 10.02 | 3.34 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,200 | 7.26 | 3.30 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,000 | 8.74 | 2.91 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,600 | 7.50 | 2.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.95 | 1.99 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 11.79 | 1.81 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,700 | 11.23 | 3.04 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,400 | 10.58 | 2.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 10.56 | 1.73 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,000 | 10.48 | 1.75 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,900 | 10.21 | 2.08 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,100 | 10.16 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,100 | 10.16 | 3.28 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,000 | 9.28 | 3.09 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,700 | 11.23 | 3.04 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,700 | 7.84 | 2.90 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,400 | 9.52 | 2.80 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
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.