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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,500 | 25.82 | 2.24 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 22.52 | 2.50 |
| Trey Yesavage | TOR | $9,500 | 19.65 | 2.07 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,700 | 18.54 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $9,000 | 22.52 | 2.50 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $7,000 | 16.12 | 2.30 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,500 | 25.82 | 2.24 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,700 | 18.54 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.67 | 1.70 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 8.85 | 2.11 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,100 | 8.79 | 2.14 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.06 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.39 | 2.84 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,400 | 5.77 | 2.40 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,600 | 12.17 | 2.17 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.67 | 1.70 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $4,500 | 9.60 | 2.13 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,600 | 9.58 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,600 | 7.39 | 2.84 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,200 | 8.28 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 10.06 | 1.83 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 10.05 | 2.51 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.85 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,100 | 9.33 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 10.05 | 2.51 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,200 | 7.81 | 2.44 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 6.87 | 2.22 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,700 | 8.22 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.34 | 1.78 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.71 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 9.01 | 1.50 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.58 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,400 | 8.58 | 2.52 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.76 | 2.50 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 5.83 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $4,600 | 9.79 | 2.13 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,100 | 9.78 | 1.92 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.45 | 1.89 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 8.64 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $3,800 | 8.61 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Andujar | SD | $3,600 | 7.99 | 2.22 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,500 | 7.54 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.87 | 1.84 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.38 | 1.60 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.35 | 1.78 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Tucker | LAD | $4,800 | 9.69 | 2.02 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,300 | 9.57 | 1.52 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 9.46 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,700 | 7.84 | 2.90 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 8.98 | 2.81 |
| Harrison Bader | SF | $2,600 | 7.16 | 2.76 |
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.71 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Ryan Waldschmidt | ARI | $3,400 | 9.09 | 2.67 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Justin Crawford | PHI | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
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.