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 | $12,000 | 26.01 | 2.17 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,700 | 21.16 | 2.43 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 19.51 | 1.95 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,000 | 19.34 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,300 | 17.93 | 2.46 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $8,700 | 21.16 | 2.43 |
| Griffin Canning | SD | $5,300 | 12.72 | 2.40 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,500 | 18.01 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 9.76 | 1.81 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,600 | 9.52 | 2.07 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 9.23 | 1.59 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.12 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,800 | 7.24 | 2.58 |
| Brandon Valenzuela | TOR | $2,700 | 6.90 | 2.55 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 5.79 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 12.77 | 2.13 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $6,100 | 10.23 | 1.68 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,100 | 10.14 | 2.47 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 9.76 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 8.36 | 3.10 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,300 | 8.96 | 2.72 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.06 | 1.90 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 10.01 | 2.13 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,700 | 9.16 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,500 | 8.81 | 2.52 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 7.33 | 2.44 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,100 | 7.24 | 2.34 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 6.91 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.83 | 2.09 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 9.79 | 1.63 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,100 | 9.57 | 2.34 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 9.19 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,300 | 6.69 | 2.91 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,100 | 9.57 | 2.34 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 5.32 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,600 | 9.51 | 1.70 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.42 | 1.71 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,300 | 8.88 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,600 | 7.78 | 2.99 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,800 | 7.30 | 2.61 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 11.19 | 1.93 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 10.67 | 1.64 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.54 | 1.70 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 10.52 | 1.91 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,000 | 10.43 | 2.09 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.21 | 1.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 10.10 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,600 | 8.31 | 3.19 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,800 | 7.67 | 2.74 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 6.28 | 2.73 |
| Yohendrick Pinango | TOR | $2,500 | 6.76 | 2.70 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,200 | 8.52 | 2.66 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 6.85 | 2.64 |
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.