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 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 35.57 | 3.59 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 34.26 | 4.18 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $10,200 | 33.16 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 34.26 | 4.18 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $8,300 | 32.92 | 3.97 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,300 | 44.15 | 3.91 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $8,500 | 32.86 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 16.32 | 3.80 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 15.52 | 4.08 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $3,900 | 13.35 | 3.42 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.87 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | PIT | $3,000 | 12.67 | 4.22 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.63 | 4.09 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $3,800 | 15.52 | 4.08 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,700 | 10.99 | 4.07 |
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 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 11.25 | 3.31 |
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 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.41 | 3.10 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 11.87 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 10.29 | 3.67 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 10.44 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 12.66 | 3.72 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,500 | 9.01 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $3,800 | 14.88 | 3.92 |
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,800 | 14.70 | 5.25 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 14.35 | 3.42 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.14 | 3.21 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.07 | 3.20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Montgomery | CWS | $2,800 | 14.70 | 5.25 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 10.96 | 4.57 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,500 | 11.07 | 4.43 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,400 | 10.39 | 4.33 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $2,300 | 9.89 | 4.30 |
| Bryce Eldridge | SF | $3,000 | 12.84 | 4.28 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
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.