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 | 48.21 | 4.46 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,200 | 42.48 | 3.79 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,500 | 42.32 | 4.45 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,900 | 37.31 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,800 | 48.21 | 4.46 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,500 | 42.32 | 4.45 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,800 | 34.20 | 4.39 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,900 | 37.31 | 4.19 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 15.11 | 3.51 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.68 | 3.73 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 12.42 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.08 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.92 | 4.05 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
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 | 13.05 | 2.84 |
| 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 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 13.36 | 3.61 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,500 | 8.76 | 3.50 |
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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 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.09 | 3.56 |
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 | 10.95 | 3.65 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 13.22 | 3.57 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.62 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.02 | 3.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.79 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.79 | 3.68 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.05 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,400 | 15.98 | 3.63 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.73 | 3.68 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 14.63 | 3.48 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.43 | 3.52 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.13 | 3.62 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.73 | 3.61 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 13.69 | 3.04 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 13.63 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,600 | 11.42 | 4.39 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,100 | 9.16 | 4.36 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 11.58 | 4.29 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,500 | 10.59 | 4.24 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.17 |
| Carson Benge | NYM | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.16 |
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,700 | 10.82 | 4.01 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,500 | 9.98 | 3.99 |
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.