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 | 27.52 | 2.72 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,000 | 25.07 | 2.28 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,200 | 23.27 | 2.84 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,300 | 20.27 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,200 | 23.27 | 2.84 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,300 | 20.27 | 2.78 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,100 | 27.52 | 2.72 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $6,800 | 17.80 | 2.62 |
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 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,600 | 8.66 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.86 | 2.79 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.64 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,900 | 7.14 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 8.08 | 2.99 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,600 | 7.54 | 2.90 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,100 | 5.86 | 2.79 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
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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 | 9.82 | 1.56 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 7.16 | 2.39 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,900 | 6.65 | 2.29 |
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $3,100 | 6.91 | 2.23 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
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 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 9.24 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.54 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,800 | 9.98 | 1.72 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.89 | 1.77 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,400 | 8.74 | 2.57 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 8.73 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,400 | 8.74 | 2.57 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,900 | 6.95 | 2.40 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,500 | 8.38 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 12.03 | 1.97 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $6,000 | 11.17 | 1.86 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 11.12 | 1.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.84 | 1.78 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,800 | 10.73 | 1.85 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.56 | 1.89 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,400 | 10.36 | 1.62 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 10.28 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 8.00 | 3.08 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 7.54 | 3.02 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,200 | 6.45 | 2.93 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $3,400 | 9.21 | 2.71 |
| Taylor Trammell | HOU | $2,500 | 6.41 | 2.56 |
| A.J. Ewing | NYM | $3,100 | 7.92 | 2.55 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.53 |
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.