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 | 26.67 | 2.05 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 23.31 | 2.12 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,900 | 22.64 | 2.29 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $9,500 | 20.45 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,700 | 16.67 | 2.49 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,900 | 22.64 | 2.29 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $8,200 | 18.25 | 2.23 |
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $6,500 | 14.18 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,200 | 10.52 | 2.50 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,300 | 9.82 | 1.85 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,400 | 9.77 | 1.81 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,400 | 8.90 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $3,000 | 8.43 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $3,000 | 8.23 | 2.74 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,800 | 7.47 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,000 | 11.22 | 1.87 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,200 | 10.52 | 2.50 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $4,200 | 10.21 | 2.43 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 9.84 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,600 | 9.01 | 3.47 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $3,000 | 8.43 | 2.81 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,900 | 8.13 | 2.80 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,000 | 5.53 | 2.77 |
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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 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 9.42 | 1.71 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 8.80 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | SD | $2,100 | 5.51 | 2.62 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,500 | 8.26 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.78 | 1.77 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 9.70 | 2.16 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 9.66 | 3.02 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $5,200 | 9.40 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,200 | 9.66 | 3.02 |
| Tristan Gray | MIN | $2,400 | 6.90 | 2.87 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 7.06 | 2.62 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
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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 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,000 | 8.79 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $2,900 | 8.66 | 2.99 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 7.64 | 2.73 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,400 | 9.17 | 2.70 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,000 | 5.18 | 2.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,900 | 11.13 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 11.01 | 1.75 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,400 | 11.01 | 1.72 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,000 | 10.77 | 2.69 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,700 | 10.28 | 2.78 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 10.23 | 1.76 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,700 | 10.12 | 2.15 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,100 | 9.94 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,100 | 7.78 | 3.71 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,200 | 7.77 | 3.53 |
| Derek Hill | PHI | $2,400 | 7.37 | 3.07 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,500 | 7.51 | 3.00 |
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,500 | 7.48 | 2.99 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,800 | 8.15 | 2.91 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,100 | 8.77 | 2.83 |
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.