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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Burns | CIN | $13,000 | 23.43 | 1.80 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,500 | 22.00 | 2.32 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 21.87 | 2.02 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,100 | 19.89 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,100 | 19.89 | 2.46 |
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $7,800 | 18.73 | 2.40 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,800 | 18.39 | 2.36 |
| Logan Henderson | MIL | $9,500 | 22.00 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 9.72 | 1.91 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,500 | 8.78 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,500 | 7.51 | 3.01 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| Joey Bart | ATL | $3,100 | 7.36 | 2.38 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 5.68 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 10.48 | 3.49 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,400 | 10.45 | 1.94 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,600 | 10.31 | 1.84 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 10.48 | 3.49 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,800 | 8.45 | 3.02 |
| Nick Fortes | TB | $2,500 | 7.51 | 3.01 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,300 | 9.04 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 9.47 | 2.15 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,000 | 9.45 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 8.68 | 1.67 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,600 | 7.79 | 3.00 |
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $3,000 | 7.19 | 2.40 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 11.38 | 1.90 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,700 | 10.93 | 2.33 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,600 | 10.73 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,400 | 5.89 | 2.45 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,500 | 10.73 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,100 | 9.64 | 1.58 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,000 | 9.63 | 1.07 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.27 | 1.89 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,400 | 8.89 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,900 | 7.26 | 2.50 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $3,500 | 8.63 | 2.47 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | BAL | $3,500 | 8.41 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 11.91 | 1.89 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 11.78 | 1.81 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,400 | 10.92 | 2.48 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.54 | 1.62 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,700 | 10.33 | 2.20 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,000 | 9.85 | 2.46 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,000 | 9.61 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,900 | 8.53 | 2.94 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,500 | 9.55 | 2.73 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.46 | 2.67 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.54 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 8.28 | 2.51 |
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.