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 | 30.15 | 2.32 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 25.43 | 2.42 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,000 | 22.47 | 2.25 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 22.00 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $6,000 | 15.63 | 2.61 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,500 | 25.43 | 2.42 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $13,000 | 30.15 | 2.32 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,500 | 22.00 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,300 | 8.62 | 1.63 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,100 | 8.22 | 1.61 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,900 | 8.21 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | ARI | $2,000 | 5.84 | 2.92 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,100 | 5.77 | 2.75 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,900 | 7.90 | 2.72 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 11.67 | 2.85 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 9.87 | 1.65 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $6,300 | 9.86 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,100 | 6.44 | 3.07 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,300 | 9.83 | 2.98 |
| James McCann | ARI | $2,000 | 5.84 | 2.92 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,100 | 11.67 | 2.85 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 10.33 | 2.11 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $4,500 | 9.50 | 2.11 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.71 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $9,000 | 8.85 | 0.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,300 | 6.92 | 3.01 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $2,900 | 8.11 | 2.80 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,100 | 5.76 | 2.74 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.38 | 1.65 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.73 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 9.94 | 2.55 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,800 | 9.82 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.73 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 9.94 | 2.55 |
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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 | 9.71 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 9.42 | 3.14 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 9.28 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 9.42 | 3.14 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 8.73 | 2.81 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.72 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,400 | 9.96 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | ARI | $2,000 | 7.21 | 3.60 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,200 | 7.28 | 3.31 |
| Derek Hill | PHI | $2,200 | 6.96 | 3.16 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,200 | 6.90 | 3.13 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,200 | 9.80 | 3.06 |
| Kahlil Watson | CLE | $2,600 | 7.83 | 3.01 |
| Junior Perez | CWS | $2,400 | 7.23 | 3.01 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,000 | 5.90 | 2.95 |
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.