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 | $11,600 | 28.35 | 2.44 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,900 | 22.54 | 2.28 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,100 | 19.86 | 2.18 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,800 | 18.42 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,600 | 28.35 | 2.44 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,800 | 18.42 | 2.36 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,900 | 22.54 | 2.28 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $6,400 | 14.21 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $8,400 | 9.55 | 1.14 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $8,000 | 8.77 | 1.10 |
| Samuel Basallo | BAL | $7,800 | 8.20 | 1.05 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| P.J. Higgins | CIN | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 11.71 | 2.17 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,300 | 10.40 | 2.42 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,800 | 10.02 | 2.64 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $9,400 | 9.66 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 6.79 | 2.83 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| P.J. Higgins | CIN | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.72 | 1.74 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 9.57 | 2.18 |
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $3,800 | 9.42 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $3,800 | 9.42 | 2.48 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 7.22 | 2.33 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 5.79 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.92 | 2.11 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.55 | 1.68 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 9.49 | 1.73 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,800 | 9.18 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $3,000 | 8.59 | 2.86 |
| Jose Caballero | NYY | $3,200 | 8.37 | 2.62 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.33 | 1.73 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.10 | 1.82 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 8.20 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,000 | 6.40 | 3.20 |
| Nick Madrigal | LAA | $2,000 | 5.19 | 2.59 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,800 | 6.91 | 2.47 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 8.20 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 11.02 | 1.87 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,500 | 10.88 | 1.98 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.43 | 1.68 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 10.41 | 1.71 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.06 | 1.83 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $9,600 | 9.83 | 1.02 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,400 | 9.72 | 2.21 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,900 | 9.71 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,200 | 6.76 | 3.07 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,000 | 5.98 | 2.99 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| Nick Castellanos | SD | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 7.19 | 2.77 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,100 | 5.76 | 2.74 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $3,000 | 8.17 | 2.72 |
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
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.