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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,500 | 21.53 | 2.53 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,300 | 20.88 | 2.52 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,000 | 19.95 | 2.22 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,800 | 19.14 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,500 | 21.53 | 2.53 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,300 | 20.88 | 2.52 |
| Emerson Hancock | SEA | $8,100 | 19.03 | 2.35 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $6,800 | 15.63 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.73 | 1.73 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $3,800 | 10.15 | 2.67 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,600 | 9.82 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,300 | 9.08 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.77 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $3,800 | 10.15 | 2.67 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.73 | 1.73 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,800 | 10.47 | 1.81 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,400 | 10.25 | 1.90 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $3,800 | 10.15 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $3,200 | 9.42 | 2.94 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Tommy White | ATH | $2,700 | 7.67 | 2.84 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.77 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 9.72 | 2.02 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,300 | 9.59 | 2.23 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 9.27 | 1.82 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,500 | 8.80 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,300 | 9.59 | 2.23 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,300 | 7.34 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,000 | 10.77 | 2.15 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 10.46 | 2.32 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,500 | 10.31 | 1.59 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,600 | 10.13 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.54 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,100 | 7.62 | 2.46 |
| Tsung-Che Cheng | BOS | $2,200 | 5.30 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 10.29 | 1.77 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,600 | 9.78 | 1.75 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,100 | 7.52 | 2.43 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,000 | 12.38 | 3.10 |
| James Wood | WSH | $7,000 | 12.27 | 1.75 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.00 | 1.69 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,500 | 10.95 | 2.43 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,900 | 10.68 | 2.18 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,900 | 10.63 | 1.80 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,500 | 10.57 | 1.92 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,000 | 10.22 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,000 | 12.38 | 3.10 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,500 | 7.34 | 2.94 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.92 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,400 | 9.49 | 2.79 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 9.08 | 2.75 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 9.43 | 2.70 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,400 | 9.00 | 2.65 |
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.