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 | $12,000 | 28.69 | 2.39 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,500 | 23.99 | 2.28 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $12,000 | 23.66 | 1.97 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,000 | 20.18 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $12,000 | 28.69 | 2.39 |
| Dylan Cease | TOR | $10,500 | 23.99 | 2.28 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,200 | 19.67 | 2.14 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $6,600 | 13.70 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,000 | 11.30 | 1.88 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 10.17 | 2.16 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,600 | 9.11 | 1.63 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $4,600 | 9.08 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 5.67 | 2.70 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,000 | 11.30 | 1.88 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $5,500 | 11.02 | 2.00 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,700 | 10.17 | 2.16 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $5,900 | 10.06 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $3,100 | 9.09 | 2.93 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,300 | 9.04 | 2.74 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,200 | 8.78 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 9.22 | 1.74 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $9,000 | 9.21 | 1.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,800 | 8.85 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,200 | 8.29 | 2.59 |
| Anthony Seigler | BOS | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,000 | 6.96 | 2.32 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,600 | 7.55 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.59 | 1.68 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,900 | 9.93 | 2.03 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 9.86 | 1.70 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 9.74 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Tsung-Che Cheng | BOS | $2,100 | 5.57 | 2.65 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,000 | 9.43 | 2.36 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,700 | 6.04 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | WSH | $5,400 | 11.62 | 2.15 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,100 | 10.29 | 1.69 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,600 | 8.87 | 2.46 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $4,300 | 8.84 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,100 | 8.48 | 2.74 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,300 | 8.38 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,600 | 8.87 | 2.46 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 6.11 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,900 | 12.79 | 1.85 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,900 | 11.47 | 2.34 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,000 | 10.79 | 2.70 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $9,800 | 10.79 | 1.10 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,200 | 10.78 | 2.57 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 10.64 | 1.64 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,300 | 10.49 | 2.44 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,600 | 10.40 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,500 | 7.80 | 3.12 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,600 | 7.80 | 3.00 |
| Josh Lowe | LAA | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Billy Cook | PIT | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.95 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,800 | 7.67 | 2.74 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,300 | 8.98 | 2.72 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,300 | 8.91 | 2.70 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,000 | 10.79 | 2.70 |
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.