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 | $8,700 | 22.64 | 2.60 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,300 | 21.47 | 2.59 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,600 | 19.18 | 2.00 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,800 | 18.96 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bradford | TEX | $5,300 | 17.37 | 3.28 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $8,700 | 22.64 | 2.60 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,300 | 21.47 | 2.59 |
| Noah Cameron | KC | $6,600 | 16.35 | 2.48 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 9.82 | 1.58 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 9.02 | 1.64 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,600 | 8.57 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 8.13 | 3.25 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.21 | 2.96 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $3,000 | 7.45 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,800 | 10.24 | 2.13 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 9.82 | 1.58 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,900 | 9.79 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,500 | 8.13 | 3.25 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.21 | 2.96 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 8.84 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 9.00 | 1.73 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 8.63 | 1.84 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,600 | 7.27 | 2.80 |
| Osleivis Basabe | SF | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $3,100 | 7.46 | 2.41 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,600 | 8.54 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,300 | 11.05 | 1.75 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.99 | 1.89 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 10.73 | 2.15 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,500 | 9.86 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $3,400 | 8.63 | 2.54 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,300 | 8.07 | 2.44 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,500 | 8.35 | 2.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 9.42 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $7,000 | 10.11 | 1.44 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.14 | 1.72 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 8.95 | 1.75 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,200 | 8.75 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.99 | 3.04 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 5.80 | 2.76 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,200 | 6.03 | 2.74 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.64 | 1.79 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,700 | 10.80 | 1.90 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,700 | 10.52 | 2.24 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $4,900 | 10.35 | 2.11 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.22 | 1.70 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,700 | 10.05 | 1.76 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,300 | 9.98 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 6.98 | 3.03 |
| Max Clark | DET | $3,100 | 9.27 | 2.99 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,600 | 7.73 | 2.97 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 7.77 | 2.88 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,100 | 8.20 | 2.65 |
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.