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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,000 | 24.18 | 2.20 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,200 | 23.26 | 2.53 |
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $8,000 | 21.92 | 2.74 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,700 | 21.90 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cavalli | WSH | $8,000 | 21.92 | 2.74 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,200 | 23.26 | 2.53 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,700 | 21.90 | 2.26 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $11,000 | 24.18 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $4,800 | 10.77 | 2.24 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $8,400 | 9.63 | 1.15 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
| Liam Hicks | TB | $4,800 | 8.60 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.55 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $4,800 | 10.77 | 2.24 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,500 | 10.52 | 1.91 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,600 | 10.25 | 1.83 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,900 | 10.09 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $3,000 | 9.29 | 3.10 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,900 | 7.91 | 2.73 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,000 | 8.63 | 1.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 8.62 | 2.05 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $7,400 | 8.49 | 1.15 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,400 | 8.29 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 8.12 | 2.39 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 6.55 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.32 | 1.69 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,300 | 9.70 | 1.54 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.42 | 1.57 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,300 | 9.10 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Rodden | SEA | $2,500 | 7.44 | 2.98 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $3,200 | 7.51 | 2.35 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 7.46 | 2.33 |
| Kaelen Culpepper | MIN | $2,400 | 5.57 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,500 | 9.76 | 1.50 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,900 | 9.37 | 1.59 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $6,400 | 8.97 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 5.56 | 2.65 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.59 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 6.19 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,600 | 12.19 | 1.85 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,400 | 11.48 | 2.13 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $5,400 | 10.60 | 1.96 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $5,700 | 10.46 | 1.84 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,600 | 10.38 | 1.08 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,300 | 9.89 | 2.30 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,600 | 9.56 | 1.71 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $9,200 | 9.44 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 7.40 | 3.08 |
| Austin Hays | SD | $2,700 | 7.29 | 2.70 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $3,300 | 8.88 | 2.69 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,300 | 8.86 | 2.68 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $3,100 | 8.16 | 2.63 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,300 | 8.55 | 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.