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 | $11,900 | 46.32 | 3.89 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,300 | 39.48 | 3.83 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,500 | 34.58 | 3.64 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $10,300 | 34.21 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,900 | 46.32 | 3.89 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,300 | 39.48 | 3.83 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,000 | 30.27 | 3.78 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,500 | 34.58 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 16.17 | 4.15 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,600 | 13.82 | 3.84 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,600 | 13.39 | 3.72 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 13.19 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 13.19 | 4.40 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 16.17 | 4.15 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 11.09 | 4.11 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,200 | 8.92 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 13.04 | 3.53 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.01 | 3.72 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 12.42 | 3.10 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 11.59 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 13.01 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 13.04 | 3.53 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 8.14 | 3.26 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,600 | 11.59 | 3.22 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.13 | 3.75 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 12.95 | 3.70 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.55 | 3.22 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.27 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $2,900 | 11.80 | 4.07 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,500 | 13.13 | 3.75 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,500 | 12.95 | 3.70 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 11.03 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.51 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.27 | 3.23 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 10.86 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 9.92 | 3.82 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 9.80 | 3.63 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,900 | 10.21 | 3.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 15.19 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 14.83 | 3.53 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,400 | 14.39 | 4.23 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 14.12 | 3.53 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 13.96 | 3.40 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 13.79 | 3.13 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.15 | 3.29 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 12.95 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,400 | 14.39 | 4.23 |
| Randal Grichuk | CWS | $2,600 | 10.83 | 4.17 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
| Jesus Sanchez | TOR | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.88 |
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.