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 | 31.46 | 2.48 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,700 | 21.18 | 1.98 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.96 | 2.33 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,500 | 20.67 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $12,700 | 31.46 | 2.48 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,000 | 20.96 | 2.33 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $7,300 | 15.90 | 2.18 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,500 | 20.67 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,900 | 10.14 | 1.72 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,400 | 8.88 | 2.02 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 8.76 | 2.19 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,200 | 8.63 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.55 | 2.41 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,800 | 6.45 | 2.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 10.22 | 1.86 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $4,700 | 10.17 | 2.16 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,900 | 10.14 | 1.72 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.01 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,600 | 8.14 | 3.13 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,600 | 6.84 | 2.63 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 6.00 | 2.73 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,100 | 7.14 | 2.30 |
| Nicky Lopez | TEX | $2,500 | 5.63 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $5,400 | 10.21 | 1.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.21 | 1.67 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,000 | 9.46 | 1.89 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,100 | 9.18 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.85 | 2.54 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,400 | 8.04 | 2.36 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $2,100 | 4.81 | 2.29 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,200 | 6.88 | 2.15 |
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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 | 9.57 | 1.91 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,100 | 8.83 | 2.15 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 7.80 | 2.44 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,000 | 7.15 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.91 | 1.82 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $5,000 | 10.82 | 2.16 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $4,500 | 10.44 | 2.32 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,200 | 9.38 | 1.80 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,800 | 9.13 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,600 | 7.42 | 2.85 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,700 | 7.29 | 2.70 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
| James Outman | DET | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.54 |
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.