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 | $11,800 | 51.86 | 4.39 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,700 | 46.16 | 4.31 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 44.22 | 4.09 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,600 | 43.75 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | $11,800 | 51.86 | 4.39 |
| Jesus Luzardo | PHI | $10,700 | 46.16 | 4.31 |
| Sean Burke | CWS | $9,700 | 41.56 | 4.28 |
| Cam Schlittler | NYY | $10,600 | 43.75 | 4.13 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | BAL | $3,700 | 13.68 | 3.70 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 13.10 | 4.22 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 12.55 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,700 | 11.46 | 4.25 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 13.10 | 4.22 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 11.47 | 3.47 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.43 | 3.69 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 11.00 | 3.79 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,300 | 10.58 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,900 | 11.00 | 3.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $3,100 | 11.43 | 3.69 |
| Hao-Yu Lee | DET | $2,500 | 9.06 | 3.62 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,300 | 11.47 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.14 | 3.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 11.92 | 3.61 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 11.53 | 3.03 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Lombard Jr. | NYY | $2,600 | 10.05 | 3.86 |
| Angel Genao | CLE | $3,000 | 10.92 | 3.64 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 11.92 | 3.61 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.47 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.18 | 3.04 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
| Alex Bregman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Kazuma Okamoto | TOR | $3,000 | 10.47 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 15.34 | 3.65 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,300 | 15.01 | 3.49 |
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,900 | 14.62 | 5.04 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.55 | 3.76 |
| Jake McCarthy | COL | $3,700 | 13.32 | 3.60 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,100 | 12.93 | 3.15 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 12.84 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Baez | STL | $2,900 | 14.62 | 5.04 |
| Spencer Jones | NYY | $2,500 | 11.50 | 4.60 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,800 | 12.33 | 4.40 |
| Lawrence Butler | ATH | $2,600 | 10.89 | 4.19 |
| Henry Bolte | ATH | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
| Esteury Ruiz | MIA | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Petey Halpin | CLE | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
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.