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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $9,900 | 38.82 | 3.92 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 38.55 | 3.86 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,200 | 38.30 | 3.75 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $11,000 | 37.38 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,200 | 37.00 | 4.02 |
| Foster Griffin | WSH | $9,900 | 38.82 | 3.92 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,000 | 38.55 | 3.86 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,200 | 38.30 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 14.02 | 3.42 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,600 | 12.40 | 3.44 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.12 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 10.45 | 4.02 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.12 | 3.91 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 8.52 | 3.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 13.78 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 13.04 | 3.84 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 12.87 | 4.29 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.06 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 12.87 | 4.29 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 13.04 | 3.84 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 13.78 | 3.83 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.06 | 3.46 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 14.61 | 3.65 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 12.53 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 12.53 | 4.18 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.32 | 3.97 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 11.69 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.11 | 3.74 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.53 | 3.58 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.17 | 3.38 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.14 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,500 | 10.62 | 4.25 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.14 | 3.79 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 13.11 | 3.74 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 15.19 | 3.45 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.42 | 3.35 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,700 | 14.21 | 3.84 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 13.92 | 3.31 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 13.53 | 3.22 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,800 | 13.52 | 3.56 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 12.86 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.26 | 4.17 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,500 | 10.28 | 4.11 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,100 | 12.68 | 4.09 |
| Luis Lara | MIL | $2,800 | 11.28 | 4.03 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.37 | 3.92 |
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.