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 | $10,800 | 43.64 | 4.04 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 34.23 | 3.60 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,800 | 34.01 | 3.86 |
| Walbert Urena | LAA | $8,100 | 33.91 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbert Urena | LAA | $8,100 | 33.91 | 4.19 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,800 | 43.64 | 4.04 |
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $7,600 | 30.44 | 4.01 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,800 | 34.01 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 13.77 | 3.20 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.40 | 3.43 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.94 | 4.46 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.94 | 4.46 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.77 | 4.26 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.32 | 3.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,800 | 12.77 | 3.36 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.78 | 3.57 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 10.93 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,100 | 8.65 | 4.12 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 9.17 | 3.82 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.38 | 3.58 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.78 | 3.57 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.37 | 4.05 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.18 | 3.29 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.44 | 3.11 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.37 | 4.05 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,500 | 9.51 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 11.05 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,100 | 13.95 | 3.40 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.42 | 3.45 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,100 | 10.49 | 3.38 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 10.45 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.35 | 3.83 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,700 | 10.06 | 3.73 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 9.28 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 15.37 | 3.57 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 15.36 | 3.84 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,300 | 14.43 | 4.37 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 14.20 | 3.46 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 14.12 | 3.14 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 13.51 | 3.29 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Lara | MIL | $2,000 | 10.17 | 5.09 |
| Ben Malgeri | DET | $2,100 | 10.36 | 4.93 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,000 | 8.74 | 4.37 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,300 | 14.43 | 4.37 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.27 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 11.51 | 4.26 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 10.91 | 4.20 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
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.