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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,700 | 22.37 | 2.31 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,000 | 21.64 | 2.40 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 19.65 | 2.18 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,500 | 17.92 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,000 | 21.64 | 2.40 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,700 | 22.37 | 2.31 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 19.65 | 2.18 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $7,000 | 14.78 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,000 | 8.86 | 1.77 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,700 | 8.81 | 1.55 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,100 | 8.72 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,000 | 5.93 | 2.96 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,200 | 8.25 | 2.58 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 10.46 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $4,300 | 10.34 | 2.40 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | PIT | $5,200 | 9.99 | 1.92 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,700 | 9.77 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,000 | 5.93 | 2.96 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 8.66 | 2.89 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,200 | 8.25 | 2.58 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 10.04 | 2.01 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $4,700 | 9.71 | 2.07 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,800 | 9.48 | 1.63 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.13 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,000 | 7.83 | 2.61 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
| Edwin Arroyo | CIN | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.84 | 1.67 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,800 | 10.10 | 2.10 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $7,400 | 10.06 | 1.36 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 9.99 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,500 | 8.57 | 2.45 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,300 | 11.09 | 1.76 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,300 | 9.09 | 2.11 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,800 | 8.98 | 2.36 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,000 | 8.57 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,000 | 8.57 | 2.86 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 8.08 | 2.69 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.58 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $10,600 | 11.71 | 1.10 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 11.15 | 1.86 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,400 | 11.12 | 1.74 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,300 | 10.26 | 2.39 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,900 | 10.14 | 2.60 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,900 | 9.98 | 2.04 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,800 | 9.92 | 2.07 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,400 | 9.86 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,000 | 7.84 | 2.61 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,900 | 10.14 | 2.60 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,800 | 7.25 | 2.59 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
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.