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 | $9,800 | 39.21 | 4.00 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,100 | 38.91 | 3.85 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $9,200 | 38.03 | 4.13 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $10,200 | 37.41 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $8,900 | 37.30 | 4.19 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $9,200 | 38.03 | 4.13 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 39.21 | 4.00 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,100 | 38.91 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $13,000 | 13.78 | 1.06 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 13.05 | 5.22 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 12.87 | 3.90 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $2,400 | 12.77 | 5.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Ford | WSH | $2,400 | 12.77 | 5.32 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 13.05 | 5.22 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.08 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,100 | 12.53 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.71 | 3.34 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.44 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 10.60 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,600 | 9.88 | 3.80 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.68 | 3.44 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 8.23 | 3.43 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 10.60 | 3.42 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 13.94 | 3.40 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.66 | 4.22 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.63 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.54 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.66 | 4.22 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.54 | 3.85 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 11.01 | 3.80 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,400 | 8.82 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,000 | 14.80 | 3.70 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,000 | 13.02 | 3.25 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $10,000 | 11.63 | 1.16 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.38 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,400 | 9.82 | 4.09 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.38 | 3.79 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,000 | 14.80 | 3.70 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,800 | 9.91 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,600 | 15.24 | 3.31 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,600 | 15.24 | 4.23 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,400 | 14.87 | 4.37 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,900 | 13.94 | 3.57 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.53 | 3.08 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 13.48 | 3.74 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 13.45 | 3.13 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $4,100 | 13.39 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,400 | 14.87 | 4.37 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,700 | 11.58 | 4.29 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,600 | 15.24 | 4.23 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,700 | 11.41 | 4.22 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
| Nelson Velazquez | STL | $2,700 | 10.97 | 4.06 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.06 |
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.