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 | $12,600 | 28.97 | 2.30 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,200 | 23.21 | 2.28 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,700 | 21.45 | 1.83 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,500 | 18.84 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $12,600 | 28.97 | 2.30 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,200 | 23.21 | 2.28 |
| Ian Seymour | TB | $6,700 | 15.26 | 2.28 |
| Justin Wrobleski | LAD | $7,800 | 17.43 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 10.08 | 1.83 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,500 | 9.21 | 1.68 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,100 | 8.71 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.01 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.76 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.70 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,800 | 10.15 | 2.11 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $5,500 | 10.08 | 1.83 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,300 | 9.32 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.01 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.76 |
| Josh Naylor | SEA | $3,200 | 8.66 | 2.71 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,300 | 8.78 | 1.66 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,600 | 8.76 | 1.90 |
| JJ Wetherholt | STL | $5,000 | 8.54 | 1.71 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 8.11 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,400 | 7.66 | 3.19 |
| Adam Frazier | LAA | $2,100 | 5.44 | 2.59 |
| Osleivis Basabe | SF | $2,800 | 7.01 | 2.50 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $3,400 | 7.90 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $10,400 | 12.09 | 1.16 |
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $9,200 | 10.80 | 1.17 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,800 | 10.21 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Tolbert | KC | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,700 | 8.04 | 2.98 |
| Luisangel Acuna | CWS | $2,200 | 6.00 | 2.73 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,100 | 8.61 | 1.41 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $4,500 | 8.56 | 1.90 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,200 | 8.51 | 1.64 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $8,800 | 8.50 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 8.08 | 2.53 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,500 | 11.48 | 1.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $10,200 | 11.00 | 1.08 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $4,400 | 10.86 | 2.47 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $8,200 | 10.46 | 1.28 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,600 | 10.19 | 1.06 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $5,100 | 9.93 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| Eli White | BOS | $2,300 | 6.88 | 2.99 |
| Tyrone Taylor | CHC | $2,800 | 7.87 | 2.81 |
| Starling Marte | KC | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $3,000 | 7.91 | 2.64 |
| Max Clark | DET | $3,300 | 8.59 | 2.60 |
| Brett Bateman | TOR | $2,100 | 5.43 | 2.58 |
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.