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 | $12,200 | 31.37 | 2.57 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $11,500 | 26.13 | 2.27 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,200 | 24.79 | 2.43 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $9,100 | 19.98 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $12,200 | 31.37 | 2.57 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $5,800 | 14.17 | 2.44 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,200 | 24.79 | 2.43 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,300 | 19.56 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,400 | 8.91 | 2.62 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $4,600 | 8.82 | 1.92 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.15 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $4,600 | 8.53 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,200 | 6.17 | 2.81 |
| Patrick Bailey | CLE | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.79 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,200 | 6.14 | 2.79 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,400 | 8.91 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.35 | 1.64 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $5,400 | 10.00 | 1.85 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.64 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | NYM | $2,800 | 8.55 | 3.05 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,900 | 8.43 | 2.91 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,200 | 6.17 | 2.81 |
| Luke Maile | KC | $2,200 | 6.14 | 2.79 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $5,600 | 8.94 | 1.60 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $4,700 | 8.80 | 1.87 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,200 | 8.43 | 2.01 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,600 | 8.20 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | LAA | $2,200 | 5.46 | 2.48 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $3,500 | 7.99 | 2.28 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,300 | 7.54 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,300 | 9.82 | 1.56 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 9.80 | 2.08 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 9.69 | 1.56 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelen Culpepper | MIN | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | PIT | $3,000 | 7.35 | 2.45 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $3,000 | 7.25 | 2.42 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,300 | 7.29 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $6,500 | 9.64 | 1.48 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $4,900 | 9.28 | 1.89 |
| Caleb Durbin | BOS | $4,000 | 8.97 | 2.24 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 8.86 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | SEA | $2,700 | 7.32 | 2.71 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | CIN | $2,000 | 5.04 | 2.52 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
| Graham Pauley | MIA | $2,300 | 5.78 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $6,700 | 10.63 | 1.59 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,600 | 10.49 | 1.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.31 | 1.78 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $4,600 | 10.12 | 2.20 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,700 | 10.08 | 1.50 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $5,000 | 10.04 | 2.01 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,800 | 9.73 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Pinckney | WSH | $2,100 | 7.91 | 3.76 |
| Ben Malgeri | DET | $2,400 | 8.06 | 3.36 |
| Derek Hill | PHI | $2,400 | 7.48 | 3.12 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 7.10 | 3.09 |
| Zac Veen | COL | $2,500 | 7.41 | 2.96 |
| Owen Caissie | MIA | $2,800 | 7.99 | 2.85 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $3,000 | 8.52 | 2.84 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,100 | 5.88 | 2.80 |
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.