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 | $11,600 | 52.00 | 4.48 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,100 | 38.54 | 3.82 |
| Chase Burns | CIN | $10,500 | 36.63 | 3.49 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $10,700 | 35.71 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,600 | 52.00 | 4.48 |
| Framber Valdez | DET | $8,400 | 32.94 | 3.92 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,100 | 38.54 | 3.82 |
| Hurston Waldrep | ATL | $8,000 | 29.57 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,100 | 13.65 | 3.33 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,500 | 13.36 | 3.82 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.17 | 3.76 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $3,400 | 11.95 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $2,600 | 11.13 | 4.28 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.86 |
| TJ Rumfield | COL | $3,500 | 13.36 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.30 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.60 | 3.63 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 11.53 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.60 | 3.63 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.30 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 7.53 | 3.14 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.14 | 3.37 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 11.63 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,600 | 11.14 | 4.29 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $3,200 | 11.91 | 3.72 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,600 | 9.38 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.83 | 3.89 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 11.94 | 3.32 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.82 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 14.98 | 3.94 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.82 | 3.94 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.83 | 3.89 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 9.78 | 3.62 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,400 | 14.70 | 3.34 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 14.62 | 4.87 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $3,900 | 14.32 | 3.67 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,100 | 13.40 | 4.32 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 12.68 | 3.09 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,500 | 12.36 | 3.53 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 12.23 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,000 | 14.62 | 4.87 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,100 | 13.40 | 4.32 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,600 | 10.24 | 3.94 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 10.98 | 3.92 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,200 | 8.36 | 3.80 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,600 | 9.86 | 3.79 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,200 | 12.08 | 3.77 |
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.