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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,100 | 23.26 | 2.30 |
| Zac Thornton | NYM | $8,600 | 20.99 | 2.44 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $10,700 | 20.36 | 1.90 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $11,800 | 20.21 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Thornton | NYM | $8,600 | 20.99 | 2.44 |
| Connor Prielipp | MIN | $6,800 | 16.21 | 2.38 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,100 | 23.26 | 2.30 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,200 | 18.72 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 9.87 | 1.93 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 9.71 | 1.57 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,500 | 9.26 | 2.06 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $3,600 | 9.09 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Heineman | LAA | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $3,600 | 9.09 | 2.53 |
| Chadwick Tromp | BAL | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.47 |
| Daniel Susac | SF | $3,000 | 7.22 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,900 | 11.21 | 1.90 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $5,400 | 10.71 | 1.98 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $7,800 | 10.00 | 1.28 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,100 | 9.87 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,000 | 8.78 | 2.93 |
| Tyler Heineman | LAA | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $3,600 | 9.09 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 10.36 | 1.92 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,500 | 9.24 | 2.05 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $9,400 | 9.09 | 0.97 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $4,400 | 8.47 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,000 | 7.11 | 2.37 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,500 | 8.31 | 2.37 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,600 | 7.80 | 2.17 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,200 | 6.63 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 11.74 | 1.83 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 10.97 | 1.12 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,100 | 10.57 | 2.07 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,600 | 10.18 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,900 | 6.97 | 2.40 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 9.60 | 2.23 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,600 | 10.18 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,300 | 9.07 | 1.44 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,300 | 8.53 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | NYY | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,200 | 8.09 | 2.53 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| David Hamilton | MIL | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,700 | 11.52 | 1.72 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $8,000 | 11.49 | 1.44 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,400 | 10.50 | 2.39 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,600 | 10.44 | 1.86 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,700 | 10.24 | 1.53 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 9.86 | 1.54 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $7,000 | 9.37 | 1.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,300 | 6.78 | 2.95 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,900 | 8.07 | 2.78 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,100 | 7.97 | 2.57 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,300 | 8.35 | 2.53 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.51 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $3,000 | 7.51 | 2.50 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $2,900 | 7.07 | 2.44 |
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.