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 | $9,800 | 22.54 | 2.30 |
| Peter Lambert | HOU | $8,500 | 21.32 | 2.51 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 21.03 | 2.34 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $8,800 | 19.18 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Lambert | HOU | $8,500 | 21.32 | 2.51 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 21.03 | 2.34 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,800 | 22.54 | 2.30 |
| Gage Jump | ATH | $7,500 | 16.47 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.84 | 2.53 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 8.24 | 2.01 |
| Liam Hicks | TB | $4,800 | 7.88 | 1.64 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,300 | 7.74 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.84 | 2.53 |
| Christian Vazquez | HOU | $2,400 | 5.90 | 2.46 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 5.95 | 2.38 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,300 | 7.74 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,700 | 10.63 | 2.26 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,600 | 9.97 | 1.78 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $3,100 | 9.84 | 3.17 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,500 | 9.70 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $3,100 | 9.84 | 3.17 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,800 | 8.57 | 3.06 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,100 | 8.47 | 2.73 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,500 | 8.84 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,200 | 8.63 | 2.05 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,500 | 7.75 | 1.72 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,800 | 7.72 | 2.03 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,000 | 7.65 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,400 | 7.64 | 2.25 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,000 | 6.74 | 2.25 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,200 | 8.63 | 2.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.21 | 1.62 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,300 | 9.38 | 1.49 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,500 | 9.01 | 1.64 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 8.81 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Rodden | SEA | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.63 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $3,200 | 8.01 | 2.50 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,500 | 6.83 | 1.95 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,600 | 9.93 | 1.50 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 8.39 | 1.61 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,700 | 7.69 | 2.08 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,700 | 7.67 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buddy Kennedy | SF | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.92 |
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $2,600 | 6.81 | 2.62 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,200 | 5.52 | 2.51 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,700 | 5.98 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 9.85 | 1.51 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $3,200 | 9.80 | 3.06 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 9.43 | 1.75 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,200 | 9.37 | 2.23 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,200 | 9.36 | 1.80 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 9.19 | 1.53 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,400 | 9.10 | 2.68 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,300 | 8.67 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 7.53 | 3.14 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $3,200 | 9.80 | 3.06 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,900 | 8.05 | 2.78 |
| Brett Bateman | TOR | $2,800 | 7.61 | 2.72 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,400 | 9.10 | 2.68 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,300 | 8.67 | 2.63 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $3,100 | 8.10 | 2.61 |
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.