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 | 29.84 | 2.30 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 22.96 | 2.30 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 22.00 | 2.32 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $8,800 | 19.87 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $6,000 | 15.47 | 2.58 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 22.00 | 2.32 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $13,000 | 29.84 | 2.30 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 22.96 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 10.33 | 1.84 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,800 | 9.60 | 2.00 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,100 | 8.55 | 1.68 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,100 | 8.14 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $2,000 | 5.36 | 2.68 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,300 | 5.81 | 2.53 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,200 | 5.01 | 2.28 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 11.67 | 2.85 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,600 | 10.33 | 1.84 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 9.92 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,300 | 9.65 | 2.93 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 11.67 | 2.85 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,100 | 5.78 | 2.75 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | CWS | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 10.22 | 2.09 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,500 | 9.50 | 2.11 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.71 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $9,000 | 9.18 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,100 | 6.24 | 2.97 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,900 | 8.11 | 2.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,800 | 10.77 | 2.24 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.66 | 1.69 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,700 | 10.33 | 2.79 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 9.94 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,700 | 10.33 | 2.79 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 9.73 | 2.63 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 9.94 | 2.55 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,200 | 11.03 | 1.78 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,000 | 9.54 | 1.91 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 9.45 | 2.25 |
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,200 | 6.59 | 2.99 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 8.48 | 2.83 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,600 | 7.11 | 2.73 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,100 | 8.35 | 2.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 11.95 | 1.84 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,800 | 11.46 | 1.98 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,200 | 10.48 | 2.50 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,900 | 10.38 | 1.76 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.33 | 1.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.17 | 1.69 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.05 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,200 | 9.80 | 3.06 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,200 | 6.70 | 3.05 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,600 | 7.83 | 3.01 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,200 | 6.55 | 2.98 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $3,000 | 8.72 | 2.91 |
| Victor Bericoto | SF | $2,900 | 7.97 | 2.75 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
| Isaac Collins | KC | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
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.