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 | $11,300 | 44.15 | 3.91 |
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,100 | 38.09 | 4.19 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 35.59 | 3.59 |
| Ryan Weathers | NYY | $10,300 | 34.67 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan McLean | NYM | $9,100 | 38.09 | 4.19 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 33.82 | 4.12 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,300 | 33.16 | 4.00 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,300 | 44.15 | 3.91 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 17.27 | 4.02 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 15.52 | 4.08 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.87 | 3.57 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,400 | 12.71 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 15.52 | 4.08 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.99 | 4.07 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 11.29 | 4.03 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 17.27 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 13.38 | 4.05 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 12.20 | 2.98 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 13.38 | 4.05 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,700 | 9.61 | 3.56 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.91 | 3.23 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 11.87 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.18 | 3.73 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.44 | 3.60 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,400 | 8.45 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.78 | 4.26 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.66 | 3.72 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.40 | 3.26 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 12.09 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 12.78 | 4.26 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,300 | 8.94 | 3.88 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 9.54 | 3.82 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.66 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 15.39 | 3.58 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 14.88 | 3.92 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.14 | 3.21 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.07 | 3.20 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 13.86 | 3.30 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,000 | 13.45 | 3.36 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.19 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 11.07 | 4.43 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Jose Siri | LAA | $2,400 | 9.83 | 4.09 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.34 | 4.05 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.04 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,300 | 9.22 | 4.01 |
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.