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 | $11,300 | 31.36 | 2.78 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,300 | 24.53 | 2.38 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,800 | 23.56 | 2.00 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $11,600 | 22.34 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,300 | 31.36 | 2.78 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,300 | 24.53 | 2.38 |
| Braxton Ashcraft | PIT | $9,000 | 20.43 | 2.27 |
| Kohl Drake | ARI | $7,600 | 17.09 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,600 | 10.58 | 1.89 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $5,500 | 9.55 | 1.74 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,800 | 7.87 | 2.81 |
| Jimmy Crooks | STL | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 6.29 | 2.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,600 | 10.58 | 1.89 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $5,400 | 10.25 | 1.90 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,500 | 9.95 | 1.81 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $8,000 | 9.94 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,600 | 7.62 | 2.93 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,800 | 7.87 | 2.81 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,300 | 9.03 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,000 | 8.92 | 1.78 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,600 | 8.92 | 1.94 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,600 | 8.87 | 3.41 |
| Kody Clemens | MIN | $5,200 | 8.61 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,600 | 8.87 | 3.41 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,300 | 7.60 | 3.30 |
| Donovan Walton | ATH | $2,700 | 7.72 | 2.86 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,300 | 8.19 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 11.21 | 2.49 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,200 | 10.68 | 1.72 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.11 | 1.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $8,600 | 9.86 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,900 | 8.41 | 2.90 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $4,500 | 11.21 | 2.49 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $3,500 | 8.54 | 2.44 |
| Andruw Monasterio | BOS | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $9,800 | 9.35 | 0.95 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,600 | 8.92 | 1.59 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 8.89 | 2.69 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 7.82 | 3.13 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,300 | 8.89 | 2.69 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,000 | 7.21 | 2.40 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $3,300 | 7.93 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,100 | 11.98 | 1.96 |
| James Wood | WSH | $6,700 | 11.68 | 1.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 11.16 | 1.72 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,100 | 10.54 | 2.57 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,700 | 10.40 | 2.21 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 9.93 | 1.60 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $5,800 | 9.85 | 1.70 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 9.77 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,700 | 8.40 | 3.11 |
| Tristan Peters | CWS | $2,500 | 7.67 | 3.07 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,400 | 7.28 | 3.03 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $3,100 | 8.81 | 2.84 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,400 | 9.67 | 2.84 |
| Dane Myers | CIN | $2,200 | 6.10 | 2.77 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 7.11 | 2.63 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
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.