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 | 42.74 | 3.96 |
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $10,100 | 38.41 | 3.80 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $9,800 | 36.39 | 3.71 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,000 | 36.12 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbert Urena | LAA | $8,100 | 35.01 | 4.32 |
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $7,600 | 30.52 | 4.02 |
| Jeffrey Springs | ATH | $6,400 | 25.52 | 3.99 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,800 | 42.74 | 3.96 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 13.77 | 3.20 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 13.53 | 4.51 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.94 | 4.46 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 12.90 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 13.53 | 4.51 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 12.94 | 4.46 |
| 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 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.84 | 3.70 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.78 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.28 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.84 | 3.70 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.78 | 3.57 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.15 | 3.50 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 13.70 | 4.15 |
| 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 | 13.70 | 4.15 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.63 | 3.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,900 | 11.08 | 3.82 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,100 | 13.95 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,700 | 13.31 | 4.93 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,700 | 13.31 | 4.93 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.72 | 3.97 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.88 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 15.94 | 3.98 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 15.37 | 3.57 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,200 | 15.19 | 3.62 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.64 | 3.57 |
| 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 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,500 | 13.53 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 12.53 | 4.64 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $2,900 | 13.25 | 4.57 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,800 | 12.47 | 4.45 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,600 | 11.39 | 4.38 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,500 | 10.85 | 4.34 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 11.21 | 4.31 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.79 | 4.07 |
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.