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 | $11,700 | 49.07 | 4.19 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,700 | 39.84 | 3.72 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,500 | 38.31 | 3.65 |
| Max Meyer | MIA | $10,400 | 35.92 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,700 | 49.07 | 4.19 |
| Hurston Waldrep | ATL | $6,800 | 27.24 | 4.01 |
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $7,100 | 27.36 | 3.85 |
| Trevor McDonald | SF | $7,500 | 28.61 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 13.23 | 3.08 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.94 | 4.31 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $3,000 | 12.94 | 4.31 |
| Carter Jensen | KC | $3,000 | 12.74 | 4.25 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.15 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,700 | 10.29 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.40 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 12.54 | 3.92 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,000 | 11.94 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Kuroda-Grauer | ATH | $2,000 | 9.59 | 4.80 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 12.54 | 3.92 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.67 | 3.51 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 13.51 | 3.97 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,400 | 13.16 | 3.87 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 12.91 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,000 | 12.75 | 4.25 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 13.51 | 3.97 |
| Konnor Griffin | PIT | $3,400 | 13.16 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $4,200 | 14.69 | 3.50 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,600 | 13.34 | 3.70 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.73 | 4.24 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.34 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.73 | 4.24 |
| Sung-Mun Song | SD | $2,500 | 10.24 | 4.10 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 10.45 | 3.87 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 15.61 | 3.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,000 | 15.16 | 3.79 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 14.03 | 3.12 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,200 | 13.85 | 3.30 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,300 | 13.49 | 4.09 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.44 | 3.05 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.49 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,000 | 13.23 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 10.59 | 4.41 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,600 | 11.09 | 4.27 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 11.25 | 4.17 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,100 | 12.81 | 4.13 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,300 | 13.49 | 4.09 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,900 | 11.83 | 4.08 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 11.81 | 4.07 |
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.