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 | $10,700 | 22.03 | 2.06 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $11,800 | 21.52 | 1.82 |
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $8,800 | 21.39 | 2.43 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 20.65 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $8,800 | 21.39 | 2.43 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 20.65 | 2.22 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,000 | 19.67 | 2.19 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,000 | 15.23 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,000 | 10.00 | 1.67 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 9.40 | 1.84 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,400 | 9.23 | 2.10 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,800 | 9.10 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Heineman | LAA | $2,000 | 5.43 | 2.71 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,800 | 6.98 | 2.49 |
| Daniel Susac | SF | $2,800 | 6.93 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $5,300 | 10.39 | 1.96 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,700 | 10.36 | 1.82 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $9,000 | 10.02 | 1.11 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,000 | 10.00 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Heineman | LAA | $2,000 | 5.43 | 2.71 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 8.65 | 2.70 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,500 | 6.47 | 2.59 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,800 | 6.96 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 10.42 | 2.00 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $9,400 | 9.79 | 1.04 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 8.87 | 2.61 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.45 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,600 | 8.16 | 2.27 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,500 | 7.96 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,300 | 11.09 | 1.76 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,900 | 10.33 | 2.11 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 9.91 | 1.01 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.53 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,300 | 8.23 | 2.49 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 9.47 | 2.20 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,900 | 10.33 | 2.11 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 10.04 | 1.97 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,100 | 9.26 | 1.52 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.11 | 1.86 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,100 | 8.71 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,300 | 8.13 | 2.46 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,500 | 8.37 | 2.39 |
| David Hamilton | MIL | $2,800 | 6.56 | 2.34 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,500 | 7.69 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,600 | 11.28 | 1.71 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.84 | 1.67 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $9,600 | 10.55 | 1.10 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $8,400 | 10.47 | 1.25 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,200 | 10.16 | 2.42 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $4,000 | 9.91 | 2.48 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $4,000 | 9.86 | 2.47 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 9.86 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,300 | 8.50 | 2.58 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,500 | 8.86 | 2.53 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 7.94 | 2.48 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $4,000 | 9.91 | 2.48 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $4,000 | 9.86 | 2.47 |
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.