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 | $11,900 | 47.53 | 3.99 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,500 | 41.94 | 3.99 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,800 | 37.93 | 3.51 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 35.39 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,500 | 41.94 | 3.99 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,900 | 47.53 | 3.99 |
| Joey Cantillo | CLE | $8,600 | 32.52 | 3.78 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 35.39 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.53 | 3.56 |
| Dillon Dingler | DET | $3,500 | 13.37 | 3.82 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 12.62 | 3.32 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,500 | 12.01 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $2,300 | 9.72 | 4.23 |
| Abimelec Ortiz | WSH | $2,300 | 9.63 | 4.19 |
| Ty France | SD | $2,800 | 11.19 | 4.00 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $2,800 | 11.16 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 11.55 | 3.21 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,500 | 10.65 | 3.04 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 10.49 | 3.18 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 10.17 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Torres | STL | $2,300 | 8.47 | 3.68 |
| Marcus Semien | NYM | $2,800 | 10.17 | 3.63 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 9.96 | 3.32 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,100 | 10.12 | 3.26 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 15.90 | 3.98 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 14.08 | 4.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.48 | 4.08 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 13.29 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,400 | 11.15 | 4.65 |
| Angel Genao | CLE | $2,400 | 10.05 | 4.19 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 13.48 | 4.08 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 14.08 | 4.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,700 | 12.32 | 3.33 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.44 | 3.69 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 11.41 | 3.46 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 11.33 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $2,900 | 11.31 | 3.90 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.44 | 3.69 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 8.69 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Karros | COL | $2,800 | 10.08 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 15.14 | 3.52 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.70 | 3.34 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 14.00 | 4.38 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 13.64 | 4.55 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 13.62 | 3.24 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,600 | 13.33 | 3.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,400 | 13.12 | 3.86 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,800 | 13.03 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,000 | 13.64 | 4.55 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,200 | 14.00 | 4.38 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | TB | $2,700 | 11.61 | 4.30 |
| Brenton Doyle | CWS | $2,500 | 10.25 | 4.10 |
| Tyrone Taylor | CHC | $2,600 | 10.51 | 4.04 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,700 | 10.78 | 3.99 |
| Cole Carrigg | COL | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
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.