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 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 19.51 | 1.95 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $9,000 | 18.46 | 2.05 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,000 | 18.44 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,300 | 18.15 | 2.49 |
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $7,500 | 17.20 | 2.29 |
| Griffin Canning | SD | $5,300 | 11.83 | 2.23 |
| Gage Jump | ATH | $7,000 | 15.39 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.14 | 1.75 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 9.76 | 1.81 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,600 | 9.52 | 2.07 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 9.12 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,900 | 8.09 | 2.79 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.67 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 12.08 | 2.01 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,100 | 10.14 | 2.47 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,800 | 10.14 | 1.75 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,400 | 9.76 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,700 | 7.98 | 2.96 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,300 | 9.67 | 2.93 |
| Jonah Heim | ATH | $2,900 | 8.09 | 2.79 |
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,500 | 9.71 | 2.77 |
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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 | 9.88 | 2.10 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,000 | 7.33 | 2.44 |
| Luis Arraez | SF | $3,800 | 8.67 | 2.28 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 6.75 | 2.25 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 9.88 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.83 | 2.09 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,100 | 9.57 | 2.34 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 9.40 | 1.57 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 9.19 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,300 | 8.14 | 2.47 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,100 | 9.57 | 2.34 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,200 | 5.09 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,600 | 9.51 | 1.70 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.42 | 1.71 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,300 | 9.06 | 1.71 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 8.85 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.69 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,600 | 8.85 | 2.46 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,700 | 6.60 | 2.45 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 11.19 | 1.93 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 10.94 | 1.99 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,500 | 10.67 | 1.64 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.54 | 1.70 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 10.43 | 3.26 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | ATH | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 10.21 | 1.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $3,200 | 10.43 | 3.26 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,600 | 8.31 | 3.19 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,700 | 7.93 | 2.94 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.81 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,500 | 6.91 | 2.76 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,200 | 6.06 | 2.75 |
| Kameron Misner | KC | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
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.