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 | $13,000 | 26.02 | 2.00 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 23.13 | 2.10 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,900 | 23.00 | 2.32 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $9,500 | 20.18 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,700 | 16.68 | 2.49 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,900 | 23.00 | 2.32 |
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $6,500 | 14.28 | 2.20 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $8,200 | 17.97 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,200 | 9.78 | 2.33 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 9.57 | 1.77 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 9.56 | 1.80 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,400 | 8.90 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.82 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $3,000 | 8.07 | 2.69 |
| Rodolfo Duran | SD | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 11.22 | 1.87 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,200 | 10.21 | 2.43 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $4,400 | 9.85 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,600 | 9.01 | 3.47 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,200 | 9.26 | 2.89 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.82 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,900 | 8.08 | 2.79 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,600 | 10.02 | 2.18 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,400 | 9.51 | 2.16 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.42 | 1.71 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,000 | 9.18 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.81 | 2.52 |
| Will Wagner | SD | $2,100 | 5.27 | 2.51 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,000 | 9.18 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,300 | 9.86 | 2.29 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 9.70 | 2.16 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 9.05 | 1.74 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,700 | 8.67 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.68 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
| Jorge Mateo | ATL | $3,000 | 7.23 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 10.25 | 1.80 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.17 | 2.70 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,800 | 9.17 | 2.41 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,900 | 8.66 | 2.99 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 7.80 | 2.78 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.17 | 2.70 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 11.15 | 1.77 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.13 | 1.89 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,400 | 11.01 | 1.72 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,000 | 10.58 | 2.65 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,700 | 10.56 | 2.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,400 | 9.85 | 1.82 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 9.74 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,100 | 7.85 | 3.74 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,100 | 9.13 | 2.95 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,800 | 7.95 | 2.84 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,200 | 8.90 | 2.78 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Tommy Troy | ARI | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,000 | 10.58 | 2.65 |
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.