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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,100 | 28.14 | 2.79 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $9,500 | 21.30 | 2.24 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,100 | 19.01 | 2.35 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $9,000 | 19.01 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,100 | 28.14 | 2.79 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,100 | 19.01 | 2.35 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $8,300 | 18.90 | 2.28 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | LAA | $6,000 | 13.53 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $8,400 | 10.03 | 1.19 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,500 | 9.36 | 2.08 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,300 | 8.61 | 2.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 8.56 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,600 | 7.31 | 2.81 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,300 | 8.61 | 2.61 |
| Drew Cavanaugh | SF | $2,100 | 5.43 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $5,600 | 11.13 | 1.99 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $8,400 | 10.03 | 1.19 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 9.42 | 1.52 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,500 | 9.36 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.82 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,600 | 7.31 | 2.81 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $3,100 | 8.64 | 2.79 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $3,900 | 9.08 | 2.33 |
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,400 | 8.56 | 1.58 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,400 | 8.32 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $3,900 | 9.08 | 2.33 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.88 | 1.73 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,100 | 9.82 | 1.92 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,600 | 9.57 | 2.08 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,500 | 9.22 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.83 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $3,300 | 7.54 | 2.28 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,300 | 9.48 | 1.79 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $5,900 | 9.29 | 1.57 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.05 | 1.89 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 8.74 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,200 | 4.97 | 2.26 |
| Weston Wilson | SEA | $2,700 | 6.09 | 2.25 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,700 | 5.93 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,900 | 11.46 | 1.66 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 11.25 | 1.88 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,800 | 10.59 | 2.21 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,400 | 10.31 | 1.61 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,600 | 10.29 | 1.56 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,500 | 10.11 | 1.84 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 9.99 | 1.78 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,800 | 9.74 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Bateman | TOR | $2,600 | 7.70 | 2.96 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,400 | 6.81 | 2.84 |
| Jordan Lawlar | ARI | $2,900 | 8.00 | 2.76 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,400 | 6.46 | 2.69 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $3,000 | 7.94 | 2.65 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $3,100 | 8.13 | 2.62 |
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.