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 | $11,400 | 44.19 | 3.88 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 40.58 | 3.76 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,500 | 39.34 | 3.75 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $10,000 | 36.95 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,400 | 44.19 | 3.88 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $8,500 | 32.43 | 3.82 |
| Spencer Arrighetti | HOU | $9,200 | 34.67 | 3.77 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 40.58 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,400 | 15.20 | 3.45 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 14.15 | 4.88 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,400 | 13.24 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,900 | 14.15 | 4.88 |
| Victor Caratini | MIN | $2,500 | 11.05 | 4.42 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,000 | 12.66 | 4.22 |
| Kyle Teel | CWS | $2,600 | 10.98 | 4.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 13.20 | 3.88 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,900 | 12.35 | 3.17 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.48 | 3.59 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.44 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 13.20 | 3.88 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,400 | 8.68 | 3.62 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.48 | 3.59 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,700 | 9.25 | 3.43 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 13.86 | 3.38 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.59 | 3.81 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.68 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $2,700 | 12.37 | 4.58 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,400 | 10.52 | 4.38 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $3,300 | 12.59 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.83 | 3.58 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 10.94 | 4.05 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,400 | 13.60 | 4.00 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 15.00 | 3.49 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 14.99 | 3.41 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.53 | 3.54 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,800 | 14.28 | 3.76 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 14.12 | 4.41 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 13.53 | 3.38 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 13.51 | 4.50 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 13.46 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,100 | 10.29 | 4.90 |
| Sam Antonacci | CWS | $3,000 | 13.51 | 4.50 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $2,900 | 12.82 | 4.42 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 14.12 | 4.41 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.84 | 4.39 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,300 | 10.03 | 4.36 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
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.