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 | $10,800 | 47.26 | 4.38 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,200 | 43.97 | 3.93 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,500 | 42.35 | 4.46 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,900 | 38.36 | 4.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,500 | 42.35 | 4.46 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 47.26 | 4.38 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,900 | 38.36 | 4.31 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,800 | 32.65 | 4.19 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 15.11 | 3.51 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 13.23 | 3.48 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.80 | 3.77 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.08 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 14.07 | 4.14 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 13.36 | 3.61 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 13.20 | 2.87 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 14.07 | 4.14 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 13.36 | 3.61 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 9.03 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.79 | 3.46 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.56 | 3.85 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 10.68 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.62 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.95 | 3.50 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.04 | 3.76 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.02 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.04 | 3.76 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 9.87 | 3.66 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 15.98 | 3.63 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.33 | 3.65 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 15.09 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.73 | 3.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.43 | 3.52 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 14.03 | 3.69 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 13.69 | 3.04 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.55 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,000 | 11.83 | 5.91 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $2,500 | 11.71 | 4.68 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,400 | 10.48 | 4.36 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,500 | 10.79 | 4.32 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 11.18 | 4.30 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 11.58 | 4.29 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.17 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.16 |
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.