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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,300 | 39.69 | 4.27 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,600 | 37.22 | 3.51 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,300 | 33.62 | 3.26 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,600 | 33.15 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Messick | CLE | $9,300 | 39.69 | 4.27 |
| Davis Martin | CWS | $7,500 | 29.34 | 3.91 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $7,600 | 28.83 | 3.79 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $10,600 | 37.22 | 3.51 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 12.52 | 2.98 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.24 | 3.31 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 12.17 | 4.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 12.17 | 4.51 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,700 | 11.88 | 4.40 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,900 | 12.16 | 4.19 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 9.99 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.52 | 3.79 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 11.95 | 3.14 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 11.41 | 4.07 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,300 | 12.52 | 3.79 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.79 | 3.60 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 14.53 | 3.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.37 | 3.34 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 12.58 | 3.49 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 12.52 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Jackson | BAL | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.97 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 14.53 | 3.93 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $2,800 | 10.28 | 3.67 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 11.95 | 3.51 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,700 | 12.67 | 3.42 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.95 | 3.06 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.37 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $2,300 | 8.83 | 3.84 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,400 | 8.89 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 16.12 | 3.36 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $4,200 | 15.90 | 3.78 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 14.72 | 4.09 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,100 | 14.63 | 3.57 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.23 | 3.47 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 13.96 | 2.97 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 13.96 | 3.25 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,600 | 13.66 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Bader | PHI | $2,900 | 12.97 | 4.47 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,600 | 11.46 | 4.41 |
| Daylen Lile | WSH | $2,900 | 12.54 | 4.32 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIA | $2,200 | 9.49 | 4.31 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,700 | 11.10 | 4.11 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 14.72 | 4.09 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | KC | $2,700 | 10.99 | 4.07 |
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.