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 | $10,300 | 50.03 | 4.86 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $10,100 | 39.29 | 3.89 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,800 | 35.14 | 3.99 |
| MacKenzie Gore | TEX | $9,500 | 35.07 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,300 | 50.03 | 4.86 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,100 | 32.67 | 4.03 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,800 | 35.14 | 3.99 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $10,100 | 39.29 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,600 | 14.64 | 4.07 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,800 | 13.30 | 4.75 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.42 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,800 | 13.30 | 4.75 |
| Brett Sullivan | COL | $2,400 | 11.29 | 4.71 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,700 | 11.46 | 4.24 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.50 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 11.44 | 3.18 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.07 | 3.26 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 10.66 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 10.66 | 4.26 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 10.56 | 3.52 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,500 | 8.42 | 3.37 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 12.85 | 3.67 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 11.94 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 11.94 | 3.73 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.21 | 3.39 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.20 | 3.70 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,700 | 11.77 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,700 | 11.77 | 4.36 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.20 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 15.13 | 3.60 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 14.47 | 3.62 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 13.68 | 4.28 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.67 | 3.33 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,500 | 13.47 | 3.85 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 12.99 | 3.71 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,300 | 12.95 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,700 | 11.85 | 4.39 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,700 | 11.76 | 4.36 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,800 | 11.99 | 4.28 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 13.68 | 4.28 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 12.51 | 4.17 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.11 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,000 | 12.24 | 4.08 |
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.