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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,200 | 24.27 | 2.38 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,600 | 22.67 | 2.14 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,500 | 21.15 | 2.01 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,700 | 20.44 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $7,600 | 19.61 | 2.58 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,200 | 24.27 | 2.38 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,600 | 20.06 | 2.33 |
| Bubba Chandler | PIT | $6,200 | 14.01 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,100 | 9.50 | 1.86 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,400 | 9.45 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.93 | 2.79 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,700 | 8.48 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.93 | 2.79 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Hunter Feduccia | LAD | $2,200 | 5.61 | 2.55 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BAL | $2,100 | 5.31 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,200 | 10.40 | 2.00 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,100 | 10.35 | 2.03 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 9.96 | 1.92 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,300 | 9.11 | 3.96 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 8.93 | 2.79 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,600 | 9.30 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,700 | 9.48 | 2.56 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $7,200 | 8.94 | 1.24 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,200 | 8.74 | 1.68 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $8,000 | 8.29 | 1.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,700 | 9.48 | 2.56 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 7.37 | 2.46 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,100 | 7.34 | 2.37 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,200 | 7.48 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,200 | 11.39 | 1.84 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 9.86 | 1.97 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 9.55 | 1.59 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.30 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $3,100 | 7.77 | 2.51 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,500 | 5.90 | 2.36 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,100 | 7.23 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,300 | 10.10 | 1.60 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $8,400 | 9.51 | 1.13 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $4,400 | 8.82 | 2.00 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,800 | 8.65 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Koss | SF | $2,400 | 5.78 | 2.41 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,400 | 7.78 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $10,600 | 11.32 | 1.07 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.83 | 1.93 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $9,600 | 9.99 | 1.04 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 9.98 | 1.53 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,600 | 9.65 | 2.10 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,900 | 9.64 | 1.97 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,300 | 9.56 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,900 | 8.42 | 2.90 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,200 | 8.84 | 2.76 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,000 | 7.82 | 2.61 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $3,200 | 8.33 | 2.60 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.48 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $3,000 | 7.28 | 2.43 |
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.