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 | 40.83 | 3.68 |
| Payton Tolle | BOS | $10,000 | 35.34 | 3.53 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,400 | 34.34 | 3.65 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $9,300 | 33.89 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walbert Urena | LAA | $8,700 | 33.44 | 3.84 |
| Brady Singer | CIN | $7,800 | 29.58 | 3.79 |
| Matthew Liberatore | STL | $8,100 | 30.61 | 3.78 |
| Zac Thornton | NYM | $8,300 | 31.11 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,800 | 13.44 | 4.80 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.15 | 3.55 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,800 | 13.44 | 4.80 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.35 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 11.34 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.10 | 3.26 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.41 | 3.47 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 10.25 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 12.83 | 4.28 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 10.25 | 4.10 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,500 | 9.31 | 3.73 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.41 | 3.47 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelen Culpepper | MIN | $2,500 | 10.17 | 4.07 |
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 12.99 | 3.82 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,700 | 10.14 | 3.76 |
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 | 12.23 | 3.95 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.47 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.95 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,900 | 10.81 | 3.73 |
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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 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.65 | 3.41 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,400 | 13.37 | 3.93 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.24 | 3.15 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 12.76 | 3.99 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 12.74 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,500 | 11.14 | 4.46 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.32 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| John Rave | KC | $2,500 | 10.39 | 4.15 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | NYM | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
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.