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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $8,700 | 20.38 | 2.34 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,700 | 20.00 | 1.87 |
| Dustin May | MIL | $7,300 | 18.68 | 2.56 |
| Foster Griffin | CLE | $9,300 | 17.16 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin May | MIL | $7,300 | 18.68 | 2.56 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $8,700 | 20.38 | 2.34 |
| Robbie Ray | SD | $8,000 | 16.24 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Leahy | STL | $7,700 | 15.46 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 9.84 | 1.82 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 9.66 | 1.73 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,600 | 9.49 | 2.06 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 8.11 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,300 | 7.85 | 2.38 |
| Jose Trevino | CIN | $2,900 | 6.90 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,300 | 10.30 | 1.94 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 10.23 | 3.20 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,400 | 10.12 | 1.87 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,200 | 10.07 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 10.23 | 3.20 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,200 | 10.07 | 3.15 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,100 | 8.57 | 2.77 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 9.32 | 1.73 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,100 | 9.14 | 2.23 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 8.44 | 1.80 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,400 | 8.39 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,400 | 8.39 | 2.47 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,300 | 7.75 | 2.35 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,100 | 7.22 | 2.33 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,300 | 7.49 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 10.50 | 1.64 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 10.21 | 2.22 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.19 | 1.64 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 10.03 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $3,300 | 8.99 | 2.73 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,300 | 7.83 | 2.37 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $3,000 | 6.99 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,600 | 10.71 | 1.62 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $4,100 | 9.48 | 2.31 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 8.88 | 1.74 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $4,500 | 8.76 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $4,100 | 9.48 | 2.31 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,200 | 4.97 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 12.32 | 1.89 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.65 | 1.64 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,900 | 10.48 | 2.14 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.22 | 1.79 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,800 | 9.84 | 2.05 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $4,100 | 9.75 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pinckney | WSH | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,500 | 7.77 | 3.11 |
| Brett Bateman | TOR | $2,500 | 7.62 | 3.05 |
| Zac Veen | COL | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.84 |
| Ben Malgeri | DET | $2,400 | 6.63 | 2.76 |
| Tyrone Taylor | CHC | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,900 | 7.63 | 2.63 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
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.