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 | $11,100 | 40.78 | 3.67 |
| Payton Tolle | BOS | $10,000 | 35.02 | 3.50 |
| Kyle Harrison | MIL | $9,700 | 34.18 | 3.52 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,400 | 33.72 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbert Urena | LAA | $8,700 | 33.66 | 3.87 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $7,800 | 28.89 | 3.70 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $11,100 | 40.78 | 3.67 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $9,300 | 33.63 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.77 | 3.72 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 12.72 | 4.39 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.35 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,200 | 11.98 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 12.72 | 4.39 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.35 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,600 | 11.26 | 4.33 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.74 | 3.58 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 10.60 | 3.12 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 9.99 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 12.71 | 4.24 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 9.99 | 4.00 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,500 | 9.31 | 3.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.74 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.88 | 3.56 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.99 | 3.82 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 12.26 | 3.41 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.99 | 3.82 |
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.76 |
| Kaelen Culpepper | MIN | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.47 | 3.37 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.96 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.47 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.96 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 9.04 | 3.77 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 15.51 | 3.61 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 14.34 | 3.50 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 13.69 | 4.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.65 | 3.41 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.24 | 3.15 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 12.77 | 3.65 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 12.76 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,700 | 12.09 | 4.48 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,700 | 11.55 | 4.28 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,200 | 9.24 | 4.20 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | NYM | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 13.69 | 4.03 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
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.