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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,200 | 20.28 | 2.47 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,100 | 19.44 | 2.40 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,800 | 19.31 | 2.19 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $8,300 | 18.93 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,200 | 20.28 | 2.47 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,100 | 19.44 | 2.40 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $6,500 | 15.50 | 2.38 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $6,900 | 15.98 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.27 | 1.94 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,400 | 8.37 | 1.55 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,400 | 7.96 | 1.81 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $4,300 | 7.67 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 7.20 | 2.77 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $3,100 | 7.54 | 2.43 |
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,400 | 10.79 | 2.00 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $5,100 | 10.41 | 2.04 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,700 | 10.33 | 1.81 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,300 | 10.27 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,100 | 8.68 | 2.80 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 7.20 | 2.77 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,900 | 8.01 | 2.76 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 9.78 | 1.84 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 8.92 | 1.98 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $4,300 | 8.69 | 2.02 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,000 | 8.44 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | KC | $2,000 | 5.98 | 2.99 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,000 | 8.44 | 2.81 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,900 | 7.22 | 2.49 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,400 | 8.21 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,300 | 11.13 | 1.77 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 9.43 | 2.19 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 9.32 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 10.05 | 2.28 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $3,000 | 6.59 | 2.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 9.43 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,000 | 9.13 | 1.52 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,200 | 8.73 | 1.68 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $3,700 | 8.65 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,900 | 7.57 | 2.61 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 5.08 | 2.42 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $3,700 | 8.65 | 2.34 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,200 | 7.16 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 11.41 | 1.75 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 10.78 | 1.66 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,500 | 10.31 | 2.29 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.15 | 1.69 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,600 | 9.92 | 2.16 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,600 | 9.63 | 2.09 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,900 | 9.52 | 2.44 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,500 | 9.37 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,000 | 7.90 | 2.63 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $3,500 | 9.07 | 2.59 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,600 | 9.17 | 2.55 |
| Cedric Mullins | TB | $3,200 | 8.12 | 2.54 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,400 | 8.58 | 2.52 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,500 | 8.78 | 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.