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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,100 | 21.71 | 2.39 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,000 | 19.93 | 2.21 |
| Payton Tolle | BOS | $9,500 | 19.76 | 2.08 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,500 | 19.32 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,100 | 21.71 | 2.39 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $7,500 | 17.67 | 2.36 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $8,500 | 19.32 | 2.27 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,000 | 19.93 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $4,500 | 11.12 | 2.47 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,600 | 8.69 | 1.55 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $9,000 | 7.72 | 0.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.26 | 2.98 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $4,500 | 11.12 | 2.47 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
| Hunter Feduccia | LAD | $2,300 | 5.33 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $4,500 | 11.12 | 2.47 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,100 | 9.41 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $10,000 | 9.28 | 0.93 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,900 | 9.14 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.26 | 2.98 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,100 | 8.23 | 2.66 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 8.38 | 2.54 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $4,500 | 11.12 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 9.28 | 1.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 9.27 | 1.72 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,300 | 8.40 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,200 | 7.77 | 2.43 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,100 | 6.73 | 2.17 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,900 | 5.99 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,300 | 10.51 | 1.67 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 9.62 | 1.58 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $8,600 | 8.49 | 0.99 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,600 | 8.32 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,900 | 7.51 | 2.59 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $4,700 | 9.67 | 2.06 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,800 | 8.59 | 1.79 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 8.24 | 1.50 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,400 | 6.24 | 2.60 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,300 | 5.44 | 2.36 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,500 | 8.21 | 2.35 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,600 | 11.53 | 1.75 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,500 | 9.96 | 2.21 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,700 | 9.93 | 1.74 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,700 | 9.41 | 1.65 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $4,200 | 9.17 | 2.18 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,000 | 9.05 | 1.81 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Brett Bateman | TOR | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.62 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,300 | 8.58 | 2.60 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,100 | 7.80 | 2.52 |
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.