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 | $11,600 | 36.11 | 3.11 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 21.73 | 1.98 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,700 | 21.07 | 2.17 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,400 | 20.98 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,600 | 36.11 | 3.11 |
| Gage Jump | ATH | $6,700 | 17.55 | 2.62 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $8,400 | 20.98 | 2.50 |
| Kumar Rocker | TEX | $6,400 | 14.67 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.51 | 1.70 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,600 | 9.21 | 2.00 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $6,000 | 9.20 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Elias Diaz | TEX | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,000 | 4.84 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $6,200 | 10.51 | 1.70 |
| Willson Contreras | BOS | $8,400 | 10.51 | 1.25 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,800 | 10.23 | 1.76 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $4,800 | 10.04 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,900 | 8.09 | 2.79 |
| Joe Mack | MIA | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,600 | 6.88 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,500 | 9.98 | 1.82 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 9.60 | 1.81 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,400 | 8.96 | 1.66 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 8.64 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,200 | 7.57 | 2.37 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,500 | 8.12 | 2.32 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $3,100 | 7.02 | 2.26 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,600 | 8.05 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,400 | 11.44 | 1.79 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,500 | 11.06 | 2.01 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,000 | 10.96 | 2.19 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,500 | 10.25 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $3,600 | 8.66 | 2.40 |
| Jim Jarvis | ATL | $2,800 | 6.43 | 2.30 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,500 | 10.25 | 2.28 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,400 | 9.74 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 9.51 | 1.83 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,200 | 9.38 | 1.51 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 9.15 | 3.05 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $5,400 | 8.62 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 9.15 | 3.05 |
| Blaze Jordan | STL | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $3,300 | 8.12 | 2.46 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $6,700 | 11.09 | 1.65 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,600 | 10.80 | 1.64 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,600 | 10.29 | 1.84 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.21 | 1.79 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $6,800 | 10.11 | 1.49 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,900 | 10.11 | 1.46 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $4,700 | 9.88 | 2.10 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,900 | 9.69 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,200 | 7.33 | 3.33 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,800 | 8.12 | 2.90 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,000 | 8.41 | 2.80 |
| Alejandro Osuna | TEX | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.77 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,800 | 7.74 | 2.77 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | ATL | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Heriberto Hernandez | MIA | $3,400 | 9.10 | 2.68 |
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.