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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,600 | 36.74 | 3.47 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 36.71 | 3.60 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,600 | 36.71 | 3.82 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,000 | 36.65 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,000 | 35.16 | 3.91 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,600 | 36.71 | 3.82 |
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $6,200 | 23.27 | 3.75 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,000 | 29.52 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.22 | 3.40 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,900 | 12.12 | 4.18 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,900 | 12.12 | 4.18 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,300 | 9.44 | 4.11 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,900 | 11.70 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,100 | 13.86 | 4.47 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 11.79 | 3.37 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 11.60 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,100 | 13.86 | 4.47 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Luis García Jr. | WSH | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.69 | 3.82 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 16.18 | 3.85 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.16 | 3.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.26 | 3.75 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 13.24 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 13.24 | 4.41 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.60 | 4.14 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 16.18 | 3.85 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,000 | 15.16 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 12.94 | 3.16 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.64 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,200 | 11.33 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.64 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,200 | 11.33 | 3.54 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,200 | 17.62 | 3.39 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 15.35 | 3.57 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.30 | 3.19 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 14.24 | 3.75 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,500 | 14.01 | 4.00 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,000 | 13.80 | 4.60 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,200 | 13.66 | 4.27 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,500 | 11.82 | 4.73 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,000 | 13.80 | 4.60 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,000 | 8.82 | 4.41 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,000 | 13.13 | 4.38 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,200 | 13.66 | 4.27 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $2,700 | 11.48 | 4.25 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,800 | 11.81 | 4.22 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.33 | 4.20 |
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.