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 | 25.02 | 2.02 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,500 | 18.25 | 1.74 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,300 | 18.15 | 2.19 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $11,000 | 18.05 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $6,900 | 15.58 | 2.26 |
| Walbert Urena | LAA | $8,100 | 17.90 | 2.21 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,300 | 18.15 | 2.19 |
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $8,700 | 17.91 | 2.06 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,800 | 9.78 | 2.04 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,200 | 9.10 | 1.75 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,100 | 8.54 | 2.08 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 8.22 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,000 | 7.81 | 2.60 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,400 | 6.09 | 2.54 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.01 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,200 | 11.69 | 2.78 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,300 | 10.17 | 1.61 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 10.12 | 1.81 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,800 | 9.78 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,300 | 9.58 | 2.90 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,200 | 11.69 | 2.78 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 9.54 | 1.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.46 | 1.93 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,100 | 8.86 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,100 | 7.21 | 3.43 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,200 | 6.43 | 2.92 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,900 | 7.60 | 2.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.19 | 1.62 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,000 | 9.87 | 2.47 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 9.43 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,000 | 9.87 | 2.47 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,300 | 7.88 | 2.39 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.23 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,200 | 10.48 | 1.69 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,100 | 9.22 | 1.81 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,700 | 8.63 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,600 | 7.33 | 2.82 |
| Amed Rosario | NYY | $2,900 | 7.78 | 2.68 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 11.79 | 1.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.51 | 1.92 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,100 | 11.00 | 2.68 |
| 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 | 10.03 | 2.05 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,000 | 9.77 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Malgeri | DET | $2,000 | 7.64 | 3.82 |
| Luis Lara | MIL | $2,000 | 7.12 | 3.56 |
| Brice Matthews | HOU | $2,200 | 6.79 | 3.08 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,100 | 9.34 | 3.01 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
| Jahmai Jones | DET | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Alan Roden | MIN | $2,000 | 5.70 | 2.85 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,200 | 8.89 | 2.78 |
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.