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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,500 | 22.28 | 2.35 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $9,000 | 21.47 | 2.39 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 21.26 | 2.29 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,300 | 20.55 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $7,300 | 20.55 | 2.81 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,000 | 19.59 | 2.45 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $9,000 | 21.47 | 2.39 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $7,500 | 17.80 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,100 | 9.67 | 1.90 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,400 | 9.60 | 1.02 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,800 | 9.41 | 1.96 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 9.20 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,100 | 6.39 | 3.04 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $3,000 | 9.04 | 3.01 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,100 | 5.82 | 2.77 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 6.78 | 2.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,100 | 10.10 | 1.98 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $9,000 | 9.83 | 1.09 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,100 | 9.67 | 1.90 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $9,400 | 9.60 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,900 | 9.59 | 3.31 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,100 | 6.39 | 3.04 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $3,000 | 9.04 | 3.01 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,000 | 8.39 | 2.80 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.25 | 1.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.01 | 1.80 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 8.37 | 1.86 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $4,700 | 8.12 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.67 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,200 | 7.91 | 2.47 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,200 | 6.74 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,600 | 10.81 | 1.13 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 8.82 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,400 | 6.92 | 2.88 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $2,800 | 7.76 | 2.77 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,900 | 8.82 | 2.26 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,100 | 11.13 | 1.82 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $4,900 | 10.79 | 2.20 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,900 | 8.67 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $6,000 | 8.55 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,900 | 7.71 | 2.66 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,100 | 7.98 | 2.57 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,300 | 8.29 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $8,000 | 11.58 | 1.45 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 11.37 | 1.75 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,900 | 11.01 | 2.82 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,200 | 10.43 | 1.68 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,100 | 10.30 | 2.51 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 10.23 | 1.57 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 10.16 | 1.59 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,300 | 10.13 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmai Jones | BOS | $2,000 | 6.70 | 3.35 |
| Lucas Spence | HOU | $2,000 | 6.54 | 3.27 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 7.61 | 2.93 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,500 | 7.24 | 2.90 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,800 | 8.00 | 2.86 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,100 | 8.79 | 2.83 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,900 | 11.01 | 2.82 |
| James Outman | DET | $2,300 | 6.42 | 2.79 |
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.