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 | $10,600 | 47.09 | 4.44 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,300 | 40.35 | 3.92 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 40.02 | 3.71 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $9,800 | 39.41 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,600 | 47.09 | 4.44 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $8,700 | 36.75 | 4.22 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 37.06 | 4.12 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $9,200 | 37.70 | 4.10 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 14.63 | 3.66 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 12.77 | 3.36 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,300 | 12.62 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 11.76 | 4.35 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,300 | 12.62 | 3.82 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,700 | 10.19 | 3.78 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 11.69 | 3.77 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 12.26 | 3.83 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.36 | 3.55 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 9.75 | 4.06 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 12.26 | 3.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 14.10 | 4.15 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 13.12 | 4.10 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.98 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 14.10 | 4.15 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 13.12 | 4.10 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,900 | 11.24 | 3.88 |
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $2,700 | 10.45 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.38 | 3.87 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.31 | 3.52 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.19 | 3.21 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.67 | 4.02 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,400 | 9.52 | 3.97 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.38 | 3.87 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,000 | 11.38 | 3.79 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 15.65 | 3.56 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.83 | 3.45 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,900 | 14.54 | 3.73 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,800 | 13.80 | 3.63 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 13.63 | 4.01 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 13.58 | 4.24 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,600 | 13.03 | 3.62 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,900 | 12.97 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,000 | 12.92 | 4.31 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 13.58 | 4.24 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,700 | 11.29 | 4.18 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,400 | 13.63 | 4.01 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 10.31 | 3.97 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.93 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
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.