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 | 51.63 | 4.30 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 42.82 | 4.20 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $11,100 | 42.67 | 3.84 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,500 | 39.16 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohl Drake | ARI | $6,800 | 30.67 | 4.51 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $12,000 | 51.63 | 4.30 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 42.82 | 4.20 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,500 | 39.16 | 4.12 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 14.10 | 3.52 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,400 | 13.34 | 3.92 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.49 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 13.05 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,400 | 13.34 | 3.92 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 8.87 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 11.72 | 3.26 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.18 | 3.49 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.54 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.12 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.81 | 3.69 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.54 | 3.63 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,200 | 11.18 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 14.46 | 4.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,900 | 14.26 | 3.66 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.95 | 4.18 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 12.93 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.95 | 4.18 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 14.46 | 4.13 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.01 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 12.04 | 3.44 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.96 | 3.74 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 11.74 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,400 | 10.83 | 4.51 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 11.74 | 4.19 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.91 | 3.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.96 | 3.74 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,500 | 15.87 | 3.53 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,000 | 15.79 | 3.95 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.78 | 3.36 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,700 | 14.23 | 3.85 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,500 | 13.60 | 3.89 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,800 | 13.04 | 3.43 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 12.95 | 3.16 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 12.82 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,000 | 12.74 | 4.25 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,600 | 11.04 | 4.25 |
| Lane Thomas | KC | $2,700 | 11.35 | 4.20 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 10.70 | 4.11 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.02 |
| Derek Hill | PHI | $2,500 | 10.04 | 4.02 |
| Chase DeLauter | CLE | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
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.