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 | $11,000 | 39.37 | 3.58 |
| Peter Lambert | HOU | $8,900 | 38.77 | 4.36 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,700 | 38.65 | 3.61 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,300 | 34.53 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Lambert | HOU | $8,900 | 38.77 | 4.36 |
| Gage Jump | ATH | $8,600 | 32.06 | 3.73 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,300 | 34.53 | 3.71 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,700 | 38.65 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.17 | 3.56 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,900 | 12.93 | 4.46 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 12.90 | 3.39 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 12.85 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,900 | 12.93 | 4.46 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 11.61 | 4.30 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 8.90 | 2.97 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,900 | 8.50 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 8.90 | 2.97 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $2,900 | 8.50 | 2.93 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.29 | 3.32 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 11.82 | 3.28 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 11.56 | 3.04 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 10.55 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,600 | 10.31 | 3.96 |
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,700 | 10.09 | 3.74 |
| Brock Rodden | SEA | $2,400 | 8.85 | 3.69 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 10.55 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.65 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 11.01 | 3.15 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,100 | 10.28 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.39 | 3.65 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,100 | 7.14 | 3.40 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 9.99 | 3.33 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,900 | 13.28 | 4.58 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.13 | 3.20 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 12.50 | 3.91 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,600 | 12.24 | 3.40 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 12.18 | 3.48 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 12.16 | 3.20 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,700 | 11.61 | 4.30 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $3,000 | 11.39 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,900 | 13.28 | 4.58 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,400 | 10.51 | 4.38 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,700 | 11.61 | 4.30 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 10.88 | 4.18 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,600 | 10.45 | 4.02 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,500 | 9.81 | 3.93 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 12.50 | 3.91 |
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.