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 | 38.76 | 4.26 |
| Payton Tolle | BOS | $10,000 | 35.73 | 3.57 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,400 | 35.06 | 3.73 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $9,600 | 34.95 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,100 | 38.76 | 4.26 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $7,300 | 28.87 | 3.95 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $8,400 | 31.94 | 3.80 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,400 | 35.06 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,700 | 15.03 | 5.57 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $2,800 | 12.32 | 4.40 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 12.28 | 3.23 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,700 | 15.03 | 5.57 |
| Harry Ford | WSH | $2,800 | 12.32 | 4.40 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $2,900 | 10.82 | 3.73 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.21 | 3.49 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.17 | 3.48 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.77 | 3.37 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.16 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.16 | 3.50 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 12.21 | 3.49 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 12.17 | 3.48 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,200 | 10.77 | 3.37 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 13.73 | 3.35 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 12.59 | 3.23 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,300 | 11.06 | 3.35 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 10.90 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.21 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,500 | 9.65 | 3.86 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 10.22 | 3.41 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,100 | 13.73 | 3.35 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,000 | 12.85 | 4.28 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.48 | 3.67 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,300 | 10.78 | 3.27 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 10.38 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,000 | 12.85 | 4.28 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,700 | 10.02 | 3.71 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.48 | 3.67 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 7.03 | 3.35 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 15.27 | 3.73 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 13.37 | 3.26 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.71 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 12.52 | 3.13 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 12.27 | 3.41 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,500 | 12.07 | 3.45 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 11.74 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
| Tyrone Taylor | CHC | $2,500 | 9.98 | 3.99 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,800 | 10.58 | 3.78 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,900 | 10.93 | 3.77 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
| Brenton Doyle | CWS | $2,500 | 9.36 | 3.74 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 15.27 | 3.73 |
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.