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 | 20.87 | 2.05 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,300 | 20.26 | 2.44 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,500 | 18.61 | 1.77 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $8,800 | 18.34 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $5,500 | 13.69 | 2.49 |
| Parker Messick | CLE | $8,300 | 20.26 | 2.44 |
| Andrew Alvarez | WSH | $5,500 | 12.48 | 2.27 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $6,800 | 14.99 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.31 | 1.55 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.16 | 2.48 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,500 | 9.15 | 2.03 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $5,400 | 8.79 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.16 | 2.48 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 7.55 | 2.44 |
| Hunter Feduccia | TB | $2,200 | 5.13 | 2.33 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,500 | 9.86 | 1.79 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,800 | 9.80 | 1.69 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,000 | 9.31 | 1.55 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.31 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | TEX | $3,300 | 9.16 | 2.78 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,600 | 6.66 | 2.56 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,700 | 9.16 | 2.48 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 7.55 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 9.73 | 1.84 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ritter | COL | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Zack Gelof | ATH | $2,800 | 6.58 | 2.35 |
| Andres Gimenez | TOR | $2,900 | 6.44 | 2.22 |
| Hyeseong Kim | LAD | $3,200 | 6.96 | 2.18 |
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 | 9.77 | 1.95 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $5,000 | 9.64 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.95 | 2.43 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $5,700 | 9.54 | 1.67 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,200 | 9.12 | 2.17 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 9.09 | 1.49 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,400 | 8.55 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Kemp | PHI | $3,000 | 7.20 | 2.40 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,900 | 6.89 | 2.38 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 7.36 | 2.37 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.07 | 1.89 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $6,100 | 11.91 | 1.95 |
| 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 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,900 | 10.46 | 2.13 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,400 | 7.65 | 3.19 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,500 | 7.16 | 2.86 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $3,400 | 9.67 | 2.84 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,100 | 8.79 | 2.83 |
| Michael Helman | TEX | $3,900 | 10.73 | 2.75 |
| Nolan Jones | CLE | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.72 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 8.59 | 2.68 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,400 | 6.40 | 2.67 |
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.