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 | $12,100 | 59.22 | 4.89 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $9,900 | 38.37 | 3.88 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 37.88 | 3.44 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $10,700 | 36.69 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $12,100 | 59.22 | 4.89 |
| Taj Bradley | MIN | $9,900 | 38.37 | 3.88 |
| Gage Jump | ATH | $8,700 | 33.62 | 3.86 |
| Jake Bennett | BOS | $8,900 | 32.95 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $4,100 | 13.90 | 3.39 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,600 | 13.06 | 3.63 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 12.97 | 3.41 |
| Ty France | SD | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty France | SD | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 12.20 | 3.94 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,000 | 11.46 | 3.82 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 10.13 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 13.15 | 3.87 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 12.74 | 3.54 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 10.26 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 13.15 | 3.87 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.57 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,600 | 9.22 | 3.55 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 15.13 | 3.78 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,700 | 14.31 | 3.87 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 14.14 | 3.93 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 13.32 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 13.32 | 4.30 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,100 | 12.48 | 4.02 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,600 | 14.14 | 3.93 |
| Cooper Pratt | MIL | $2,900 | 11.31 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.54 | 3.87 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,500 | 12.43 | 3.55 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.34 | 3.43 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Karros | COL | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.54 | 3.87 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 10.96 | 3.78 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,600 | 9.49 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Wood | WSH | $4,400 | 14.88 | 3.38 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.35 | 3.34 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,700 | 13.61 | 3.68 |
| Esmerlyn Valdez | PIT | $3,700 | 13.48 | 3.64 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.46 | 3.74 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,200 | 13.40 | 3.19 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,100 | 12.81 | 3.12 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,600 | 12.59 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.27 | 4.23 |
| Luis Lara | MIL | $2,800 | 11.81 | 4.22 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,300 | 9.47 | 4.12 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 11.16 | 3.98 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,600 | 10.33 | 3.97 |
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.