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 | 51.42 | 4.32 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,900 | 45.82 | 4.20 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,600 | 44.01 | 4.15 |
| Sonny Gray | BOS | $9,900 | 37.47 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,900 | 51.42 | 4.32 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,900 | 45.82 | 4.20 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,600 | 44.01 | 4.15 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,100 | 34.97 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.58 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 12.84 | 3.29 |
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,600 | 12.35 | 3.43 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Flores Jr. | PIT | $2,400 | 10.46 | 4.36 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 11.48 | 4.25 |
| Eduardo Valencia | DET | $2,700 | 11.43 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.47 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 11.41 | 3.46 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.38 | 3.58 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,600 | 10.34 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,600 | 10.34 | 3.98 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 10.38 | 3.58 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,400 | 11.78 | 3.47 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,300 | 11.41 | 3.46 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 12.96 | 3.24 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 12.75 | 3.35 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,500 | 12.32 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Rodden | SEA | $2,000 | 10.64 | 5.32 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
| Jacob Gonzalez | PIT | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.88 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.31 | 3.80 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 12.83 | 3.38 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 12.37 | 3.87 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,400 | 11.57 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 12.37 | 3.87 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,600 | 10.07 | 3.87 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,500 | 13.31 | 3.80 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,700 | 10.12 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 14.04 | 3.42 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 13.93 | 3.40 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 13.67 | 4.41 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.60 | 3.78 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.42 | 3.20 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $3,900 | 12.92 | 3.31 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $3,300 | 12.79 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Malgeri | DET | $2,200 | 10.79 | 4.91 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,500 | 11.26 | 4.50 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,400 | 10.76 | 4.48 |
| Andrew Pinckney | WSH | $2,500 | 11.17 | 4.47 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $3,100 | 13.67 | 4.41 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BAL | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.29 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.04 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
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.