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 | $12,700 | 30.03 | 2.36 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.96 | 2.33 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,500 | 20.91 | 2.20 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $8,500 | 16.73 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $12,700 | 30.03 | 2.36 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.96 | 2.33 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,500 | 20.91 | 2.20 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $7,300 | 15.67 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,400 | 9.74 | 2.21 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 8.76 | 2.19 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,200 | 8.63 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $4,700 | 10.41 | 2.22 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.01 | 1.73 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,400 | 9.74 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,600 | 7.35 | 2.83 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,300 | 8.25 | 2.50 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,300 | 9.08 | 1.71 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $4,400 | 9.00 | 2.05 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,600 | 8.82 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,100 | 6.53 | 3.11 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 6.00 | 2.73 |
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $3,400 | 8.27 | 2.43 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.63 | 1.74 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,400 | 10.09 | 1.87 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,000 | 9.46 | 1.89 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 8.82 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Cauley | TEX | $2,000 | 6.62 | 3.31 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.85 | 2.54 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,200 | 6.88 | 2.15 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,600 | 6.88 | 1.91 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,300 | 11.29 | 1.79 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 9.41 | 1.88 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,100 | 8.83 | 2.15 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 8.37 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | MIL | $2,600 | 6.93 | 2.67 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 8.37 | 2.62 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,300 | 5.79 | 2.52 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 7.80 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.91 | 1.82 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,000 | 10.87 | 2.17 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,500 | 10.44 | 2.32 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,800 | 10.06 | 3.59 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $4,000 | 9.72 | 2.43 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $4,200 | 9.71 | 2.31 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,400 | 9.67 | 2.20 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,900 | 9.67 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,800 | 10.06 | 3.59 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,700 | 7.77 | 2.88 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,100 | 8.85 | 2.86 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| James Outman | DET | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.54 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.52 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,900 | 9.67 | 2.48 |
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.