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 | 27.34 | 2.36 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,900 | 22.50 | 2.27 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,100 | 19.13 | 2.10 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,900 | 18.21 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,600 | 27.34 | 2.36 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,800 | 18.03 | 2.31 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,900 | 22.50 | 2.27 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $6,400 | 14.37 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $8,400 | 9.83 | 1.17 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,700 | 9.03 | 1.58 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $8,000 | 8.77 | 1.10 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.93 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,200 | 8.25 | 2.58 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,200 | 5.25 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,400 | 11.96 | 2.22 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,800 | 10.02 | 2.64 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,400 | 10.01 | 2.95 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $8,400 | 9.83 | 1.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,400 | 7.07 | 2.95 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,400 | 10.01 | 2.95 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.93 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 9.77 | 1.74 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,400 | 9.55 | 2.17 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $9,000 | 9.30 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 7.47 | 2.41 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,200 | 7.67 | 2.40 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,000 | 9.09 | 2.27 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 5.66 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.92 | 2.11 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $8,600 | 9.86 | 1.15 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 9.51 | 1.67 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 9.49 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $3,000 | 8.77 | 2.92 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 5.20 | 2.47 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,900 | 7.14 | 2.46 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,800 | 9.18 | 2.42 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,900 | 9.56 | 1.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.36 | 1.73 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,000 | 9.27 | 1.85 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 8.20 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,000 | 6.20 | 3.10 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,700 | 7.51 | 2.78 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,100 | 7.82 | 2.52 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 8.20 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.49 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 11.05 | 1.87 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,500 | 10.88 | 1.98 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.60 | 1.80 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,200 | 10.39 | 1.68 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.09 | 1.83 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,000 | 9.76 | 1.63 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,400 | 9.72 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Meckler | LAA | $2,200 | 7.12 | 3.23 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,000 | 5.93 | 2.96 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,500 | 6.94 | 2.78 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 7.19 | 2.77 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,700 | 7.38 | 2.73 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $3,000 | 8.14 | 2.71 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $3,300 | 8.72 | 2.64 |
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.