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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,200 | 21.44 | 2.10 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,300 | 20.44 | 2.46 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $8,800 | 19.25 | 2.19 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 18.55 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $5,500 | 13.59 | 2.47 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,300 | 20.44 | 2.46 |
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $5,500 | 12.48 | 2.27 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $6,800 | 15.11 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.37 | 1.56 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.16 | 2.48 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,500 | 9.15 | 2.03 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 8.84 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.25 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,800 | 10.34 | 1.78 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.37 | 1.56 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.31 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moises Ballesteros | CHC | $2,000 | 8.49 | 4.25 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,300 | 9.16 | 2.78 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $5,300 | 9.71 | 1.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $4,500 | 9.60 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Moore | LAA | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.77 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,300 | 7.47 | 2.26 |
| Chase Meidroth | CWS | $3,400 | 7.61 | 2.24 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,800 | 6.24 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.95 | 2.43 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.37 | 1.76 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.95 | 2.43 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.13 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 9.38 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 10.22 | 2.38 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 9.52 | 1.67 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,200 | 9.27 | 2.21 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 9.09 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $3,000 | 7.56 | 2.52 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 10.22 | 2.38 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.38 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 7.36 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.91 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.82 | 1.85 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,500 | 11.14 | 2.03 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,200 | 11.09 | 1.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.82 | 1.83 |
| Michael Helman | TEX | $3,900 | 10.73 | 2.75 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $4,800 | 10.57 | 2.20 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,900 | 10.46 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,100 | 8.37 | 3.99 |
| Victor Mesa Jr. | MIA | $2,200 | 7.72 | 3.51 |
| Jose Siri | NYM | $2,000 | 6.41 | 3.20 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,400 | 7.65 | 3.19 |
| Owen Caissie | CHC | $2,000 | 6.18 | 3.09 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,400 | 9.67 | 2.84 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,100 | 8.79 | 2.83 |
| Dylan Beavers | BAL | $3,100 | 8.68 | 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.