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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Griffin | CLE | $8,800 | 22.25 | 2.53 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 22.09 | 2.05 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,300 | 21.38 | 2.30 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,300 | 19.70 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Griffin | CLE | $8,800 | 22.25 | 2.53 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,300 | 19.70 | 2.37 |
| Kyle Leahy | STL | $7,500 | 17.70 | 2.36 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,300 | 21.38 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,300 | 9.22 | 2.14 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 8.99 | 1.80 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,200 | 8.82 | 2.10 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,400 | 8.45 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,400 | 8.45 | 2.49 |
| Christian Vazquez | HOU | $2,200 | 5.40 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,500 | 11.39 | 2.07 |
| Jac Caglianone | KC | $5,200 | 10.19 | 1.96 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,300 | 9.94 | 1.88 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,600 | 9.61 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,900 | 7.38 | 2.54 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,800 | 7.06 | 2.52 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,600 | 8.63 | 1.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,200 | 8.24 | 1.58 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,300 | 8.00 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,900 | 7.17 | 2.47 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,400 | 7.64 | 2.25 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,100 | 6.86 | 2.21 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.44 | 1.68 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 9.85 | 1.97 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 9.58 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Rodden | SEA | $2,500 | 6.83 | 2.73 |
| Kaelen Culpepper | MIN | $2,500 | 5.82 | 2.33 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,100 | 7.19 | 2.32 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $3,400 | 7.83 | 2.30 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,700 | 9.89 | 1.73 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,600 | 9.22 | 2.56 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,500 | 9.18 | 1.41 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,000 | 9.15 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | SEA | $2,400 | 6.46 | 2.69 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,400 | 8.92 | 2.62 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 8.39 | 2.62 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,600 | 9.22 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,600 | 11.42 | 1.73 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,300 | 10.37 | 1.96 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $5,200 | 10.24 | 1.97 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,600 | 10.11 | 2.81 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $3,000 | 10.03 | 3.34 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 9.94 | 1.53 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,400 | 9.90 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baez | STL | $3,000 | 10.03 | 3.34 |
| Andrew Pinckney | WSH | $2,400 | 7.05 | 2.94 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,600 | 10.11 | 2.81 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $3,600 | 9.07 | 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.