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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,100 | 26.97 | 2.67 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,000 | 25.95 | 2.36 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,200 | 23.29 | 2.84 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,300 | 20.84 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,300 | 20.84 | 2.86 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,200 | 23.29 | 2.84 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,100 | 26.97 | 2.67 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $6,800 | 16.98 | 2.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.82 | 1.96 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $8,800 | 9.39 | 1.07 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 8.67 | 1.64 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,800 | 8.53 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.86 | 2.79 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
| Austin Wynns | ATL | $2,100 | 5.16 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,700 | 11.13 | 1.95 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,300 | 10.05 | 1.60 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $4,500 | 9.91 | 2.20 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,000 | 9.82 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 8.08 | 2.99 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,200 | 6.43 | 2.92 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,600 | 7.54 | 2.90 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.56 | 1.99 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,700 | 10.05 | 1.76 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $6,300 | 9.90 | 1.57 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 6.86 | 2.37 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $3,100 | 6.91 | 2.23 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 9.91 | 1.60 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 9.66 | 2.36 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,200 | 9.61 | 2.29 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.36 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.54 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 9.66 | 2.36 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,200 | 9.61 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.89 | 1.77 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 9.77 | 1.68 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,400 | 8.74 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.87 |
| Leo Jimenez | MIA | $2,100 | 5.58 | 2.66 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,400 | 8.74 | 2.57 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,900 | 6.80 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 12.03 | 1.97 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $6,000 | 11.41 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 11.12 | 1.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.84 | 1.78 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.79 | 1.93 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,400 | 10.36 | 1.62 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 10.28 | 1.74 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,900 | 10.14 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,600 | 8.88 | 3.42 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 8.00 | 3.08 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,100 | 8.80 | 2.84 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Tyler Callihan | PIT | $2,000 | 5.59 | 2.79 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,200 | 6.14 | 2.79 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,400 | 9.21 | 2.71 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
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.